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Chasen Schneider was born in Los Angeles and spent his early years in San Antonio, Texas, where his family resided for three years before returning to the Los Angeles area. Growing up in Agoura Hills, he developed a passion for school theater and later attended The Columbia Gorge School of Theater in Washington state at the age of eleven. There, he learned the Meisner technique, singing, dance, film acting, movement, and other theater arts under the guidance of Jesse Merz. He returned to the school every summer for seven years, refining his craft.
At the age of sixteen, Schneider received his first professional experience, playing the featured role of Joe Hampton on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, a role he would reprise for twelve episodes throughout the show's run.
Upon turning eighteen, Schneider recognized the need for more experience before entering the professional world. He applied to several British drama schools, including RADA, Guildford, Royal Scottish Academy, and LAMDA, ultimately opting for LAMDA's 3-Year BA Acting course. During his time at LAMDA, he received comprehensive training in classical, modern theatrical, and film acting, as well as movement, stage combat, dance, voice, singing, theatrical clown, voice acting, and various other disciplines. His instructors included veteran actors and directors from renowned institutions such as Shakespeare's Globe, the RSC, the BBC, the National Theater, and numerous other productions.
Schneider performed in public productions during his third year, including shows at Riverside Studios and Trafalgar Studios. He joined the British agency Shepperd Fox in his third year and graduated in 2013. Following his graduation, he showcased his talents in New York City and Los Angeles and eventually settled in Brooklyn, New York in 2014.
Today, Schneider resides in Brooklyn and has appeared in three upcoming feature films, two plays, two staged readings, and a short film. He is set to appear in an upcoming pilot by Luck Films.
