Edward Keyani

EDWARD KEYANI is a Meisner Technique trained actor. Already in his brief career he has had principal roles in short and feature length films, commercials and films for television. After being an elementary school teacher for almost 20 years, he finally listened to his heart, found the courage and enrolled in an acting class. He hasn't looked back since. He says "I am the personification of the expression-you always get a do-over!" As a teacher and father of three, Edward finds his most enjoyable roles to be those that are against type. He loves the challenge of understanding character types that are completely different from his own. "Everybody thinks differently, however we all have the same basic want--to be accepted, to be seen...to be loved. By starting with that basic motivation, I'm able to add the layers present in all of us and portray characters realistically, and therein lies the art of what we do as actors." In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his children, write, play the piano and write songs, take improv classes, and stay fit by playing tennis. His years playing Division 1 college tennis helped guide him toward his new career. "Being on a tennis team is a lot like making a movie or being in a play. We are all individual players, however together we combine our talents to make each other better and to achieve a common goal--whether it's winning a match, filming a great scene or putting on a successful run. In every case, the goal is to support one another so that we can learn and improve. We want to make each other look good, to do better. If we can do that, then we're successful, no matter what the outcome may be."