Cedric Gegel

A multi-award winning stage and film actor, screenwriter, and director, Cedric Gegel’s work has taken him all over the United States. He was raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in a family that prioritized the arts and education. The third of four children, he and his siblings grew up dancing, singing, and performing skits together, as well as watching classic TV shows like I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show. He graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 2013 and from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio in 2017 with degrees in Theatre Studies and Public Relations after initially studying to be a high school English teacher. Cedric has made his mark as a strong comedic and dramatic actor in both stage and film. He also co-founded Just a Skosh Productions with Zach Throne, and under that company's banner, wrote, directed, and co-executive produced his debut feature film, the indie family fantasy "Cadia: The World Within," which released in 2020. He also wrote the screenplay for the August 2022 cancer drama "Forbearance," in which he also appears in a supporting role. Cedric also runs a YouTube channel with over 30,000 subscribers where he analyzes music videos and live performances to educate viewers on storytelling, cinematography, editing, acting, production design, and vocal technique.