ABOUT
Ben Weiss is an actor, singer, vocal coach, and content creator on the autism spectrum who enjoys projects that value diversity and honesty.
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Ben obtained a B. A in Theatre from North Central College, where they received the 2023 Outstanding Theatre Major Award. They have also taken classes through Second City and Actors Therapy. They are a proud member of the Actors' Equity Association.
Ben works as a Marketing/Promotions Volunteer for the Beautiful City Project and a teaching artist at the Paramount School of the Arts. They also are a content creator with over 20k followers on Instagram.
Professional theatre credits include Is You Is with Underscore Theatre, Bright Lights Big City with the Beautiful City Project, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed at Northbrook Theatre, and the Emmy-nominated Trial in the Delta with Collaboraction and NBC Chicago.
Ben also aspires to create opportunities and representation for disabled actors. Recently, he produced a variety show featuring autistic performers for the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, developed a one person concert about his experiences with autism, and is assistant directing a production of Frozen at “A Special Place”, a company that gives actors with disabilities opportunities to perform.