Bio
Kegan Witzki is an actor, writer, performer, creator, and comedian from Chicago who's worked and lived in New York, London, and Los Angeles, and is currently based in Las Vegas.
He currently plays Everyone Else, a 12-character role he originated in the viral hit production of "Scream'd An Unauthorized Musical Parody" at Majestic Repertory Theatre, and has published the first season of his musical-narrative sketch-comedy podcast, “SOS: Humanity: Earth's Last Distress Signal" (Peripheral Friend). The 20+ song album of his podcast will be released in 2024. On the side, he is an editor/co-founder of Greener Pastures Magazine, Greener Pastures Podcast, and his weekly column, Dr. Folklore’s Dating Advice for Mythical Folks.
Prior to moving out west, he received his Bachelor's in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago (with a minor in Stage Combat), and his Master’s in Classical Acting from LAMDA. While in Chicago, he trained all over Chicago’s comedy scene and completed Second City and iO’s Writing Programs in Sketch, Satire, Songwriting, and TV/Film.
He currently plays Everyone Else, a 12-character role he originated in the viral hit production of "Scream'd An Unauthorized Musical Parody" at Majestic Repertory Theatre, and has published the first season of his musical-narrative sketch-comedy podcast, “SOS: Humanity: Earth's Last Distress Signal" (Peripheral Friend). The 20+ song album of his podcast will be released in 2024. On the side, he is an editor/co-founder of Greener Pastures Magazine, Greener Pastures Podcast, and his weekly column, Dr. Folklore’s Dating Advice for Mythical Folks.
Prior to moving out west, he received his Bachelor's in Musical Theatre from Columbia College Chicago (with a minor in Stage Combat), and his Master’s in Classical Acting from LAMDA. While in Chicago, he trained all over Chicago’s comedy scene and completed Second City and iO’s Writing Programs in Sketch, Satire, Songwriting, and TV/Film.
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