Demetrius Grosse Biography

Fast Facts

• Has a passion for inspiring children to become active in music, theater and arts programs
• Received the Andrew Carnegie Undergraduate Grant for artistic merit while attending Carnegie Mellon
• Received training in performance, acting, singing and dance at the Summer Musical Theater Workshop
• Graduated from Howard University's School of Drama
• Studied at the prestigious drama program at Carnegie Mellon University
• Interview the newly-inaugurated President Bill Clinton at the age of 10 for 'President Clinton Answering Children's Questions․'
• Maya Angelou gave him valuable advice about the quality and value of doing everything within your field
• Quote: "(When preparing for an audition) 'Sometimes everything you think you know about acting evaporates, because every role is different․'"
• Co-owns a men's accessories line with specialty ties, hats, cuff links and other items
• Enjoys cooking, wine tasting and practicing yoga