Ep #57 - In today's episode, Matt sits down with Chad Ridgely, a comedian, writer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Chad will share about his start in the entertainment industry including his studies at the famous Groundlings Comedy School in Los Angeles.
Chad always had the vision of becoming an actor and working in Hollywood, but he has a very interesting story where he took a major detour from that path in college.
After being cast in a film to play a police officer, Chad did a few ride alongs with the local police and became infatuated with their work. In a sudden shift, he changed his major to Criminal Justice and then spent the next 10 years working as a cop.
He had a lot of success in the police field, but always kept his passion in the area of entertainment. After a decade in law enforcement, he returned to Los Angeles to resume his passion.
Since returning to Los Angeles, he has written two feature films, landed a pilot show with Fox, and become a stand up comic.
Chad's two movies are both in the comedy-horror genre and are titled "6:66pm" and "Massacre on Isle 12."
Listen in for the whole interview because Chad has an amazing story and he's had some pretty incredible experiences that he will share.
To contact Chad Ridgely and to find his stand-up comedy shows, please connect with him on social media:
Twitter: @chadridgelyInstagram: @chadridgelyFacebook: @chadridgely
This episode was recorded at the iHeartRadio Studio in Los Angeles. Special thanks to Maggi Mayfield for making that happen.
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