Scholarship Recipient: Kyle Bode

KYle bode, chicago college of perfoming arts at roosevelt university

KYLE BODE, senior Acting major at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, is an actor, film photographer, writer, and avid film/book enthusiast. He is originally from Orange County, California. Kyle found his passion for the arts early on through school programs, experiencing live theatre, and growing up in a household surrounded by other artistic family members. He has spent the last eight years studying acting, first at Orange County School of the Arts, and then at Roosevelt/CCPA.During that time, he has also sought off-campus experience by starring in feature films, cable television series, commercials, and collaborating with others on self-produced projects. His favorite role played thus far, was Pishchick. in CCPA's production of The Cherry Orchard.  As an artist, Kyle is drawn towards character-driven stories that seek to examine the complex internal struggles and interpersonal relationships found in the lives of everyday people. He believes this to be the most important nature of his craft, and aims to communicate these stories with a precision of truth.