From the Gulf Coast to the West Coast
Hey y’all! My name is Parker Guidry, and I am a genderfluid actor and performer, and recent transfer to the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, I moved to Chicago in 2010 to pursue a career in acting. In 2014, I graduated from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre.
I went on to have a successful career in Chicago, earning myself two Jeff Award nominations before winning a supporting actor Jeff Award for my portrayal of “Plankton” in The SpongeBob Musical. Within the theatre and queer communities, I also performed multiple times in Chicago staples such as The Fly Honey Show and the Trans Voices Cabaret.
I had the privilege of making my television debut on Showtime’s Work in Progress, produced by Lilly Wachowski and written, produced, and starring Abby McEnany. Since then, I’ve become a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, and can be seen on Fox’s Empire, Disney Channel’s Christmas Again?! and in an independent film called Alex/October.
I have a passion for storytelling with a purpose, and I am a strong believer that representation matters. The best way to open people's minds and hearts is to show them how a real and relatable human being, full of strengths and flaws, exists in the world around them.
Recently, LGBT- and queer-centric art have been the peak of my interests and the bulk of my career. Seeing how far we as a country have come towards achieving equality - as well as how far we have to go - has solidified my mission as a queer, non-binary actor to create and support art that seeks inclusivity across all spectrums.
Other interests? I am also a certified CrossFit coach and enjoy creating and developing fitness spaces that are welcoming to everyone regardless of shape, race, age, gender, or fitness ability - fitness is for all of us! I’m also a huge fan of fashion, and subscribe to the fandoms such as Beyoncé, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Steven Universe.
Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have. I have a very active online presence, so be sure to follow me on social media!