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    Dylan Ratell's Headshot

    Dylan Ratell

    College of the Arts
    Coordinator
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    Cartwright Hall
    Office Hours:
    M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Contact Information
    Email:
    dratell@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-8398

    Biography

    Dylan Ratell (he, him, his) is an AEA actor best known for his portrayal of Mary Sunshine in the Broadway, Tour, and International companies of Chicago the Musical. Dylan is a proud graduate of Kent State University having received both his B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees from Kent State's School of Theatre & Dance. Dylan is currently serving as Recruitment Coordinator for the College of the Arts working under Dr. LeAnn Starlin Nilsson where he recruits predominantly within the School of Fashion and the School of Art. 

    Education

    M.S. in User Experience Design from Kent State University (expected 2024),
    M.F.A. in Acting from Kent State University (2022),
    B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Kent State University (2014)

    Expertise

    Visual Arts
    Performing Arts
    Arts Education
    Musical Theatre
    Theatre and Dance

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