Where are you from and where do you reside now?
I hail from the greater Chicagoland area but have called NYC home for the past 13 years.
What is your artistic discipline?
I am an actor, playwright, and composer.
When did you become a Member?
I became a member in 2017
What is one of your favorite EST Memories?
My favorite memories in EST were always in the booth DJing after parties with the grandmaster DJ Graeme Gillis.
What is influencing or inspiring your artistry right now?
Right now I am writing the fire I feel in my soul about the current state of our country and letting it manifest through my work.
Who are your artistic influences?
John Leguizamo, Robert Lopez, Michael Jackson, and Bill Withers are just a few.
What was the best play/film/TV you watched recently?
Sinners
What advice do you have for emerging theatermakers that you wish you knew?
Don’t wait for permission to try something new. Be creative. Share your creativity whenever and wherever possible.
What are you working on now?
I am currently in MEXODUS at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre
How can people connect with you?
@mrbrianquijada on IG
www.BrianQuijada.com