USO Story Time with Ben Chang

This event last took place on Jun 9th, 2020
10:00 AM CST (1000S)

This USO Reading Program: USO STORY TIME session features special guest reader Ben Chang!

Ben Chang is a theatre actor in Chicago and has appeared in plays at The Goodman, Sideshow Theatre, Griffin Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, and others. Ben is an accomplished violinist and also plays guitar and piano. He has taught chess to kids in Chicago area schools and lately has been learning how to do woodworking. Ben’s parents have both worked for the armed forces as civilian employees for over 20 years in the Washington, DC area.

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