After serving in the US Navy for six years, Stephen went on to study Studio Art at Seminole State College and Theatre Arts at Rollins College. While continuing his studies with Truthful Acting Studios, Class Act, Jordan Woods-Robinson, and Rus Blackwell, he quickly established himself in the Central Florida market.
In 2022, Stephen produced his one-man show, Lotus, at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, and won Best Actor, Best Director, Best Production Design, Best Story, and Best Picture at Orlando Independent Filmmakers. In 2023, he co-founded Just Us Studio with the love of his life, Brittany Abdizadeh.
Stephen recently wrote, directed, and acted in his short film, Chameleon Kid, which was played at Sunscreen Film Festival. He also recently appeared as Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? And Spike in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.
