The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is a weekly podcast dedicated to inspiring artists to live their best life. Right now. You don't have to wait. This week, Courtney speaks with with professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist, Taylor Mallory, about how his artistic statement, “my passion is my profession,” shapes his multi-faceted career; as well as creating music in the 52 Week Song Challenge, his love of documentaries, the importance of being on SAG-AFTRA's board, and so much more!

The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life.

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TAYLOR MALLORY:

Photography: Chollette

Taylor Mallory is a professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist. As a

music artist, he’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, JET, Windy City Live! and

nominated for Best Male Vocalist for the Chicago Music Awards.

His acting highlights include national print, radio, and commercial ads from Corona, Newport, McDonalds, Rocket Mortgage and many more.  He made his film debut on NBC’s Chicago P.D., as Darius Brown. Above all, Mallory uses his artistry as an entertainer to uplift and encourage those who have experienced childhood trauma and sexual abuse; his message is simple “You are enough and your healing starts with you. Embrace all of your different “selves!”

In addition, Taylor is a proud SAG-AFTRA member and a vocal mentor for the F.A.M.E. foundation. He currently teaches a course entitled Professional Development for Vocalists at the Chicago High School of Arts and directs a 20 student rock band at the School of Rock — Oak Park.

His artistic statement is simple: “My passion is my profession.”

Find Taylor On The Internet:

Taylor's Website (taylormallorymusic.com)

The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 (all proceeds from The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 will be donated to @dreamoneducation — a black female led organization helping black youth in academic achievement)

Feeling Better (feat. Sam Trump, Trentino, & Budway Ferris)

Dream on Education (dreamoneducation.org)

Instagram (instagram.com/taylormallory)

Facebook

YouTube

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Credits:

Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/

Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at [email protected]

This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios.