PJ Samorian grew up in Northbrook, Illinois and is an actor, writer, director, designer, who is currently the speech and debate department chairperson at American Heritage School Boca/Delray campus in Delray Beach, FL. He created the lead role of a ransom note letter writer, John, in an independent Chicago film and was a featured extra in blockbuster Batman film, The Dark Knight, however his scene ended up on the cutting room floor. He loves doing live theatre and his favorite role was as The Man in Chair in the musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He has several projects launching in 2020: a podcast "My Life, dedicated to helping people live their best lives", a new musical comedy about cancer, a screenplay about a trip to Mexico, a men's casual clothing line, and a book about modern relationships. He is also the President/CEO of an education consulting firm, Global Idea Consultants, which designs curriculum for companies, institutions and government agencies and also provides educational institutions with motivational speakers. Mr. Samorian works for Capitol Debate in the summers and this summer will be directing a two week program in Singapore, followed by two programs at Babson College. After spending his entire life in the Chicago metro area, Mr. Samorian currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.