Casey Likes is a multifaceted artist who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Chandler, Arizona, he has been performing since the tender age of three. His impressive career has been marked by numerous accolades and critically acclaimed performances.
One of his most notable achievements is his back-to-back leading roles on Broadway, where he has had the privilege of playing coveted characters such as Marty McFly in Back to the Future the Musical and William Miller in Almost Famous the Musical. He has also made a name for himself in the film industry, starring in notable productions such as Dark Harvest as "Richie Shepard" and Spinning Gold, where he portrayed the iconic "Gene Simmons" from the legendary rock band Kiss.
In addition to his film and stage work, Casey has also made a name for himself in the music industry. He was featured in the all-star cast of the Warriors concept album by Lin Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, alongside renowned artists such as Lauryn Hill, Colmon Domingo, and NAS. His previous music credits include 17 Again The Musical and Spinning Gold.
As a filmmaker, Casey has won numerous awards for his direction, including the top prize in the Arizona Student Film Festival for his films Seriously and How To Romance. His latest self-produced films, Thespians and I Got You, are now available on YouTube.
Casey has also ventured into television, with credits including Crypt TV and Facebook Watch's The Birch, Acts of Crime (Dir. Sam Esmail),and National Geographic's American Blackout. As a theatre director, he has recently directed and starred in multiple productions in Arizona.
Throughout his career, Casey has received numerous awards and recognition, including the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Award for "Best Lead Male" and a finalist in the 2019 High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as The Jimmy Awards. With his impressive range of talents and numerous accolades, Casey Likes is undoubtedly a rising star in the entertainment industry.
