Chuckie Benson (Lion)
Chuckie is making his Kokandy Productions debut! He was recently seen as “Tom Collins” in RENT at Theo Ubique Theatre in Chicago! He has since had the honor of playing some of his favorite roles at The Wagon Wheel Theatre including, “Coalhouse Walker Jr.” in Ragtime, “Curtis” in Sister Act and “Teen Angel” in Grease! Favorite Credits: (Regional): “Tom Collins” in RENT (Wagon Wheel Theatre), “Jim” in Big River, Big Fish, Hairspray, Peter Pan (Timber Lake Playhouse). (Educational): “The Dryer” in Caroline or Change, “Hud” in HAIR. Received his BFA in Music Theatre Performance, from Western Michigan University. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Kayta and Ashley, because of you, “I’m standing strong and tall.”