Matt Harding, a talented individual, was born in Xenia, Ohio, and began his journey in the world of stage performances at the tender age of 10. Throughout his school years, he consistently pursued his passion for acting, which ultimately led him to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. During his time at Wright State, he had the opportunity to play a wide range of roles, including the iconic Billy Flynn in Chicago opposite the talented Nicole Scherzinger.
Following his graduation from WSU, Matt embarked on a journey to hone his skills in voice, speech, and dialect teaching at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London. While in the UK, he had the privilege of interacting with esteemed individuals such as Cicely Berry and Crispin Bonham Carter. After his stint in London, he pursued his Master's in Theatre with an Emphasis in Voice and Speech at Northwestern University, where he not only coached numerous productions but also took on the role of Bob Ewell in Rives Collins' production of To Kill a Mockingbird.
For the next decade, Matt dedicated himself to teaching and coaching at various institutions in the Midwest and Chicago, including his alma mater Northwestern University, Indiana University, Roosevelt, Act One Studios, the Goodman, the Court, IRT, and several other schools and theatres in the area. In addition to his work as a coach, he continued to act with local companies, taking on the title role in Macbeth and arranging the violence.
In 2008, Matt made the decision to relocate to Los Angeles, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.
