Celester Rich

Celester Rich is a versatile performing artist with extensive experience in theatre, film, and television. Currently an actor in the Ensemble/Community Chorus of the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of "King Lear," Celester has also been a resident company member of Core Artist Ensemble since 2012, working to empower fellow artists through creative projects. With a professional acting background that began at Rowan College at Burlington County, Celester has performed with notable companies in New York, including the Pearl Theatre and International Wow Company. Alongside acting, a diverse employment history includes roles as a Senior Corporate Membership Advisor at Equinox and as a bartender in high-volume restaurants throughout New York City. Educational achievements include an Associate’s Degree in Theatre from Rowan College at Burlington County and a Certificate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Studio Acting.