San Francisco Bay Area born, Edward Chen received a collegiate baseball scholarship and attended Cornell University where he discovered a passion for the performing arts. Starring in numerous roles in TV and film, Edward’s first love is theatre for its tight community, close collaboration with artists, and alive intimacy with audience. Lead roles at top theaters (Boston Court, East West Players, South Coast Rep) received praise from the LA Times, “Charismatic…a very human young man” and Backstage.com, “Holding fast to his every character, Chen takes not one false step onstage.” Today’s politically charged environment often blocks social dialogue, Edward believes theatre allows  actors to speak that dialogue, share truth, and cultivate new understanding.