JOSHUA REUBEN SILVERSTEIN is an award-winning actor, comic, writer, beatboxer, educator, and DEI consultant whose performances, productions and presentations throughout the country have prompted admiration from creative greats ranging from Norman Lear to Prince. As an educator, Joshua has designed and guided countless theater, improvisation and spoken word workshops, as well as in-school residencies, all designed to create a safe and open space where students of all ages indulge in the freedom of creative expression. He has passionately cultivated and facilitated programs that explore a proactive approach to inclusivity and community building. His underlying goal is to always create a safe and open space where students of all ages can safely engage in vulnerable dialogue without judgement.

You can see Joshua performing regularly through The Braid Theater. Additionally, he is serving currently as the Director for Cazadero Performing Arts Family camp and is also an original member of Norman Lear’s DECLARE YOURSELF ROAD TRIP SHOW, a 3-year spoken-word/musical performance tour encouraging the American people to register to vote. Joshua is also considered the first beatboxer of late-night television.

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