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Bay Area Native Chris Reed is an accomplished Playwright, Actor, Director & Musician. Aside from acting since the age of 3, Chris made his triple threat debue in 1996 by Writing, Directing and Starring in his first original play which he also and toured the west coast with. Since then he has written & Directed over 8 original Productions/Musicals here in the South Bay Area. He is also a respected member of the musical community. Aside from being the band teacher at Selma Olinder Elementary School he has been teaching music to children since 2006 in both saxophone and guitar. Chris has been playing and performing professionally since 2001. His Band Aivar was voted the 2nd Best Band in the Bay Area by readers of the METRO Magazine. He also throws and participates in benefit shows for any locals causes, such as; the fight against Breast Cancer and Battered & abused Women and Children, and Music Programs for local school.