CAS’s Artistic Director first started performing on stage as the lead singer of the internationally recognized group, Ed Fogell Cabaret for more than a decade. Ed will be the first to say that his training at Ted Liss School of Drama & Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts were truly influential to him as an actor. His efforts in the performing arts have earned him much recognition , winning the Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival and as The LA Telly Award Winner. He is known across the board for his contributions as a performer, director, and producer within theatre productions, films,  television, features, musical variety shows and within the corporate commercial industry too. 

As the Artistic Director, Ed’s efforts at our studio are limitless. He can be found coaching the Advanced Acting as a Craft class, teaching private lessons & offering career counseling services for those who are serious about acting professionally. Ed’s contributions do not stop at the studio. He has frequently served as a judge and chairman for beauty pageants in Illinois and is highly respected on the board of directors at Complete Video & Film Productions. Ed is also the President of Worldwide Entertainment. 

Ed possess a refreshingly honest, no nonsense approach to the method, coupled with an unequaled passionate affection for the actors he coaches, specifically his commitment to helping them fulfill their dreams.