RÉSUMÉ
Résumé
Ryan Backstrom · Actor, singer, bari-tenor
Education & training
University of Southern California — Undergraduate student in Health and Human Sciences, 2026–present.
California School of the Arts–San Gabriel Valley — Musical Theatre Conservatory, Class of 2026.
Private voice — Jared Gertner, 2022–present.
Theatre360 — Theatre and ballet training, 2021–2024.
CSArts training — Acting, audition technique, voice, musical theatre repertoire, tap, dance, choreography, and stage combat.
CSArts faculty — Ryan Dietz, Keith Bearden, Ayesha Cortinas, William Lagos, Judson Williford, Elyse Mirto, Graham Jackson, and Matthew Herrmann.
Awards & recognition
2026 JRay Awards — Supporting Actor in a Male Role, winner, and Outstanding Vocalist, nominee, for Something Rotten!.
AP Scholar with Honor — College Board, July 2026.
Special skills
Rugby; ballet and tap training.