Michael T. Kachingwe

Michael T. Kachingwe is a member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA. He most recently was a guest artist at Cal Poly Pomona University in the production of The Whipping Man in the role of “Simon.” He has appeared in Southern California Shakespeare Festival in The Tempest as “Prospero” as well as in Richard III as “Queen Margaret.” He has performed in over 40 productions including theatrical engagements at the Kennedy Center (Washington DC), La Mama (off-Broadway), Steppenwolf (Chicago), Goodman (Chicago), Victory Gardens (Chicago), Shubert (Boston), Southern California Shakespeare Festival, Hayworth (LA), Robey (LA) and Unicorn (Kansas City). Theatre roles include ”Claudius” in Hamlet, “Caius” in The Merry Wives of Windsor, “Michael Cassio” in Othello, “Claudius” in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,  “Charlie” in Bourbon at the Border, ”Wil” in Flyin’ West, “Slow Drag” in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, “Bynum” in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and “Keo” in Nomathemba (featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo). He can currently be seen in the web series Just Jackie in the role of “Marcus.” In addition to his theatrical performing credits, Michael has appeared in film and television including roles in West Wing, The Bold and the Beautiful, and several national commercials. Michael has also directed over 50 theatrical productions, vocal coached over 40 productions, and fight choreographed over 30 productions.