multi-hyphenate.
American actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and multidisciplinary artist Tré Melvin is one of the most prominent figures in digital entertainment, whose work spans film, television, music, theater, and new media. Known for his distinctive blend of sketch comedy, satire, and social commentary, Tré has amassed an audience of over ten million and more than one billion views across digital platforms. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, Tré began acting professionally at twelve, studying theatre and creative writing between grades 7-12 at Stivers School for the Arts (Dayton, OH), and later at Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY), The University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH), and The Juilliard School (New York City).
Widely known for his digital sketch, parody, social commentary, and short-form episodic programming, Tré has secured a plethora of digital media award wins and nominations and has been featured across outlets such as NBC News, Essence, BET, Jet Magazine, E! News, etc for his social and political activism. He is currently packaging a number of passion projects in film, television, music, literature, education, and digital media, championing Black art, queer advocacy, mental and spiritual hygiene, HIV education and destigmatization, and arts access in underserved communities.