Derek States

Growing up around cartoons and games, I never thought about the actors behind his favorite characters; they just sounded like that. I had no idea that becoming those voices would transform into an enjoyable and meaningful career.

Taking choir in school just to avoid taking theater, a future of seeking out the ability to play on stage or behind a microphone didn’t seem like they were in the cards. That possibility opened up after I heard story after story of how those characters I watched on screen as a child, and an adult, helped people through difficult times. Jump forward a few years to me performing improv at Curious Comedy Theater as often as possible and becoming a part of every show that I could, a fire had been ignited and a passion for making his audience feel had come alive.