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Cleo Handler: Yale Paved the Road to becoming an Actor, Writer, Director.

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Episode summary introduction: Growing up in Los Angeles, from a very young age, theater was a big part of Cleo’s life. She was very interested in Psychology and Neuroscience as well.

Cleo Handler is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theater.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

  • The Obsession with Theater
  • Why Yale?
  • Student Run Shows
  • Enriching Summer Experiences
  • Advice to Applicants

    • Topics discussed in this episode:

    • Introduction to Cleo Handler, Yale University [1:10]
    • Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:58]
    • Yale - Big Part of my Life [5:56]
    • Theater Obsession Growing up [6:58]
    • Why Yale? [9:20]
    • Broad Interests in High School [11:03]
    • Transition to Yale [12:35]
    • Peers and Profs [14:45]
    • Residential Colleges - Mini Bubble [17:30]
    • Student Run Shows [19:37]
    • Being a Playwriting Mentor [21:19]
    • Summers - South Africa, NY, LA [22:45]
    • Choosing Psychology Major [25:31]
    • Being an Actor Creator [27:53]
    • A Yale Redo? [31:15]
    • Advice to Aspiring Students [33:26]
    • “The Energy of the Community” [35:18]

      • Our Guest: Cleo Handler is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theater. After Yale, Cleo studied Acting at the William Esper Studio in New York. Cleo is now an Actor, Writer and Director in Brooklyn, New York.

      Memorable Quote: Cleo’s characterization of Yale in the words of F. Scott Fitzgerald. “Yale is November, Crisp and Energetic”.

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