About Me
A born and raised New Yorker from Washington Heights. Coming from a family of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Ariel Diaz-Beato grew up musically from childhood to adolescence and eventually college. He started acting in college, and from there, exercised his artistry both as an Actor and Musician, continuing to grow in his journey as a performing artist.
He gained his MFA in Acting from The New School (New York, NY) and a Bachelors of Arts in Theater from The City College of New York (Harlem, NY), as well as an Associates of Science in Music from Queensborough Community College (Queens, NY).
He creates his own music and posts them on Soundcloud, as well as covers. His recent work includes Romeo & Juliet directed by Sean Hagerty (The Curtain). He has also appeared on episode 3 of season 3 in Law & Order: Organized Crime, and has performed at Theater for the New City for the Above the sky showcase with the Five Elements Theatre Company. Student thesis projects at The New School include Arlington by Edna Walsh, playing the Young Man, Directed by Jane Skapek, and Is God Is by Aleshea Harris, Playing Chuck Hall, Directed by Bakari Lebby.
The art that Ariel creates, is art that shows representation of culture and people. Art that tells the stories that want and need to be heard. Art that is willing to push beyond boundaries. He creates art that is Human.
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