Artist Statement

Since day 1 I can tell you that Matthew Torkilsen has been a ham. No really! Ask my mom! What I love most about my art is the ability to make someone laugh. As an artist the most important thing to me is putting a smile on the faces of those who need it most. You will see this through my bodies of work as well as my general disposition.

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Most of my work thus far has been in musical/comedy, but I am hoping to branch out into more dramatic roles and more roles within film and TV. The main goal of my work is to make it to the Improv mecca: The Second City, so I may get paid in order to perform and do improv and sketch comedy. (my father will be really proud)

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I am a current student at Marquette studying Theatre Arts with a double minor in Digital Media and Advertising. With these skills my main goal is to become as versatile as possible. So if anyone is looking to hire me I have plenty of different skills I can bring to the table.

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I love my craft and the passion for it. I know one day it'll all pay off, but until then I just have to keep reaching for the stars and never giving up. Fortunately that is something I am very good at.

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