Akeem Biggs

Akeem Biggs is the name, and keeping it classy is my game. First thing first: I am a small guy from the country (Mississippi) who is now living the rad life in New Orleans. I am a twin, the 33^rd twin in my family to be exact. Both my mother and father are twins, and my twin is Akeenan. One would say that I am a Jimi Hendrix enthusiast; I swear the man is my granddaddy. Kicking back to Nina Simone records and engaging in yoga are my upmost favorite pastimes. I have been called the extrovert of extroverts because getting me to shut up is one challenging task. If theatre does not work out for me, I would like to become a rapper. I enjoy listening to conscious rap because you can never go wrong with music that tells you an insightful story. Call me crazy, but I am obsessed with baby monkeys! I know for a fact that I will own a few when I get older. Anyways! How did I end up at Loyola? Well, in high school, I was a very alienated individual who shuttered at the thought of being in front of people. However, I wanted that to change. THAT IS WHEN MY LIFE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER! I was introduced into the world of theatre during my junior year. After my first performances, hearing the crowds react to the skits made me realize that I’ve come across a craft that I truly adored. Growing to love performing, I continued to participate in shows until I graduated. I am now here at Loyola pursuing a career in Theatre Arts. I dream to become a player on Broadway in New York, or I would like to travel to Los Angeles for cinematic theatre. Before I go, I wanted you guys to know that the Loyola University Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting Aristophanes’ Wealth at the end of this month, and yours truly will be in it. Each and every last one of you better come see it, or bad things will occur. Watch me.