Born and raised in Gary, IN, Eric has been acting and singing in his childhood church since sixth grade. During high school, he gained experience while traveling and performing in Gospel musicals and entertained his community as a wedding singer. Upon high school graduation, Eric attended Columbia College in Chicago, IL where he would add roles from A Raisin in the Sun, The Color Purple, and Hairspray to his resume. Eric later enlisted with the US Army where he would briefly showcase his talents boosting morale while touring with the USO and the US Army Band. Now home in Portland, Eric has performed Camelot and The Kiss at Lakewood Theater, The Inheritance at Triangle Theater, The Cinnamon Bear during the holiday season and various local advertisements and independent projects. Now Eric looks to continue expressing his love for the Arts.