Stephen Louis Grush Biography

Fast Facts

• Named on of the 50 Most Beautiful Chicagoans by Chicago Magazine in 2010
• Graduated from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
• Grew up in New Orleans, but moved to Chicago at 19-years-old to pursue acting while attending drama school
• Quote: "[Theater] is my life's drive․ It is nice to know that you are built to do something․ As young as I am, I don't question it․"
• Quote: "I have an interesting, very public job․ You want people to notice the work you are creating․ I am trying my best to create things of value and I work really hard․"
• Founded XIII Pocket based in Chicago in 2009, a theater production and media company that also produces seasonal journals
• Originally only a theater performer, he made his on-screen debut in 2008 and quickly landed numerous supporting roles in both television and film