JAMES RAGEN
ACTOR - MUSICIAN
Hi, I’m James!
Hey, thanks for visiting my website!
Here’s a little bit about me.
I am a Brooklyn based actor from San Diego, CA.
I am a senior in the BFA Acting program at Syracuse University and I am currently finishing up my degree at the Syracuse University Tepper Semester in NYC.
I began my gender transition my first year of actor training and as I have achieved my authentic gender presentation, I’ve watched myself become an authentic artist as well. I am creating and seeking opportunities with other artists who want to uplift the authenticity and vulnerability of visible transgender identity onstage and offstage.
My love of the arts began with my love of piano, which I began learning at age three before picking up the guitar at five. My first original song, “Sugar Rush,” written at age eight, kicked off my passion for creating my own work. Most recently, I created, produced, and directed my cabaret “The Cult Cabaret” at Syracuse University in support of Trans Lifeline.
NEXT UP I am producing a concert at 54 Below entitled “songs from the musicals that made me transgender” - which is a catch all for musicals that affirmed queer identity for a generation of queer kids growing up. You can purchase tickets at the link. You can also inquire about performing by emailing me!