RIQUE PATIRE, THE ACTOR

Currently a member of The Los Angeles Writers Center, Riqué Patire’s destiny was cemented with his debut in the Children’s Chorus of “La Boheme” with Met Opera star Paul Plishka. Between those bookends, Riqué’s journey has included stints at the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, featured roles in Independent films and made for TV Movies, and his recent recurring role in the television series “Get Thee Behind Me”. He has also hosted shows on CMT and Shop At Home. He has recorded with Emmylou Harris and his songs have been covered by pop and country artists including Sheryl Lee Ralph, The Miracles and The Sweethearts of the Rodeo. He has written two soul-baring one man shows: the informational musical empowerment “Beauty Simplified” and the coming of age and awareness “Centered in the Storm.”