Ethan Clayton
- Actor
Born and raised in Southern California, Ethan has always loved to entertain and make people laugh. From a young age, Ethan has had a flair for creative storytelling. From the original shows he'd perform for his family at age six, to the experiential evenings he'd put together for house guests, he's always sought out artistic expression as a way to connect with others on a deeper and more personal level.
Ethan's love of performing led him to the Orange County School of the Arts, BYU's BFA MT program for a short while, and the USC School of Dramatic Arts where he is expected to receive a BA in Theatre with an Emphasis in Acting, and a Minor in Business Entrepreneurship in May 2024.
Ethan has performed at notable venues such as the Beverly O'Neill Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Concert Hall, and many others. He's had the privilege of performing alongside Broadway powerhouse performers Ali Stroker, Lindsay Mendez, and Krysta Rodriguez. He's also performed with popular artists The Tenors, Dan+Shay, Matthew Morrison, and most recently Demi Lovato where he is featured on her 2023 holiday special.
In his performances, Ethan approaches his character work with empathy, an open mind, and a willingness to explore the lived experiences of those who are often misrepresented and demonized in the mainstream media and society as a whole. He is a firm advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community who he's proud to be a part of, and hopes to use his platform as an artist to one day create a nonprofit organization that will distribute suicide prevention resources for at-risk queer youth all across the country. His passion about life, resilience, and the power to change dictate his performances in a way that is authentic, truthful, and full of heart.
Ethan's love of performing led him to the Orange County School of the Arts, BYU's BFA MT program for a short while, and the USC School of Dramatic Arts where he is expected to receive a BA in Theatre with an Emphasis in Acting, and a Minor in Business Entrepreneurship in May 2024.
Ethan has performed at notable venues such as the Beverly O'Neill Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Concert Hall, and many others. He's had the privilege of performing alongside Broadway powerhouse performers Ali Stroker, Lindsay Mendez, and Krysta Rodriguez. He's also performed with popular artists The Tenors, Dan+Shay, Matthew Morrison, and most recently Demi Lovato where he is featured on her 2023 holiday special.
In his performances, Ethan approaches his character work with empathy, an open mind, and a willingness to explore the lived experiences of those who are often misrepresented and demonized in the mainstream media and society as a whole. He is a firm advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community who he's proud to be a part of, and hopes to use his platform as an artist to one day create a nonprofit organization that will distribute suicide prevention resources for at-risk queer youth all across the country. His passion about life, resilience, and the power to change dictate his performances in a way that is authentic, truthful, and full of heart.