The third of four children Cedric Gegel grew up in Wapakoneta Ohio A performer from a young age Cedric graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 2013 and from Capital University where he studied theatre public relations and English literature in 2017 Cedric cofounded Just a Skosh Productions and under that companys banner wrote and directed his debut feature film the indie family fantasy Cadia The World Within starring Corbin Bernsen and James Phelps Additionally he wrote the screenplay for the cancer drama Forbearance starring Vernon Wells and also appears in a supporting role in the film He stars as the titular character in the ASTRAnominated indie series The Coroners Assistant for which he was nominated for Best Leading Actor Comedy and the 2024 Indie Series Awards Awardnominated stage roles include Robert F Kennedy Kennedy Bobbys Last Crusade the Beast Beauty and the Beast Pippin Pippin and Link Larkin Hairspray In 2024 he appeared in the play Butterflies Are Free alongside Morgan Fairchild Cedric also runs a YouTube channel where he analyzes music videos and live performances to educate thousands of viewers on storytelling cinematography editing acting production design and vocal technique In summer 2023 Cedric moved to the metro New York City area with his wife He continues to travel the country working on indie films and in various stage roles