Aurora, Illinois, United States
As a poet and spoken word performer, Xoandre has begun making his mark on the local Open Mic scene, driving powerful narratives and bringing the audience to tears of sadness or joy.

In January 2015, the first book in a series of poetry chapbooks was published "In My Eyes: Midnight Reflections." The sequel ("Murmurings of the Heart") followed shortly in April and the third ("Myths & Legends") will be published in August 2015, with a sum total of 12 books planned in the series. All editing and publication are being completed under the banner of his own Multimedia Design company, Krak'd E'rth Productions.

Xoandre has performed on stage since age 5, when he appeared in a musical about the Civil War. His love for acting (and stature taller than most of his peers) has lead him to great performances in The Music Man, Singin' In The Rain, and The Sound of Music. He has played villains, menacing guards, a morality-teaching tree, and - most recently - clashed with King Arthur's Excalibur (a real, edged Claymore) using a steel broadsword as the Black Knight in SPAMALOT.

Xoandre dreams of the day when he can direct the screenplay sitting on the desk of his mind. He looks forward to exploring more opportunities on stage, screen, and in film.

Personality-wise, Xoandre is a focused, meticulous, courteous team-player who is quiet and professional at all times when on set or stage, unless his character calls for a wild, loud, obtuse personality.

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