You may know Keith as an actor from NBC's "30 Rock," but as Creative Professionals are prone to do, he wears many hats and is best described as a Storyteller. Pete and Keith discuss the journey from Wendy's and Starburst commercials to television, graduating from "Lynn Redgrave University," how growing up with 4 Black women made him a well-rounded storyteller, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:02:45) -- Pete's Intro
(00:02:45- 00:06:35) -- Working on the "OG" Law & Order
(00:06:35- 00:10:00) -- Being raised by 4 strong Black women
(00:10:00- 00:12:20) -- How Keith became a storyteller
(00:12:20- 00:17:50) -- Why education is Keith's motivator as a storyteller
(00:17:50- 00:20:45) -- Following the story
(00:20:45- 00:25:30) -- Starting a theatre company and attending "Lynn Redgrave" University
(00:25:30- 00:32:20) -- Transitioning from commercials to television
(00:32:20- 00:35:00) -- Becoming a series regular on "30 Rock"
(00:35:00- 00:40:10) -- The moment Oprah saved Keith's job
(00:40:10- 00:43:10) -- Being in the director's chair
(00:43:10- 00:48:50) -- Establishing your own voice and creating for yourself
(00:48:50- 00:49:35) -- How To Succeed As A Creative Professional: Book Promo
(00:49:35- 00:55:15) -- Adapting to the industry: Pivoting
(00:55:15- 00:59:25) -- The role of the director
(00:59:25- 01:04:50) -- The best note Keith has given to an actor: Intention
(01:04:50- 01:08:00) -- Quarantine projects
(01:08:00- 01:13:05) -- Lightning Round
(01:13:05- 01:15:12) -- Pete's Outro

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