An actor and model with a passion for theatre and film, Gideon Madison aspires to create inspirational experiences through his performances. In his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, he has been immersed in the theater scene, receiving training in hand to hand combat, tactical work, sword fighting and stunt work. Some of his most notable projects include “Memphis” & “After Midnight” with The Black Repertory of Kansas City and “The Laramie Project” with The Barn Players. With his most recent engagement into the word of immersive theater, he played the lead character of “Maximilian” in the haunt “Exiled: Rose Crooked Woods” (2024) directed by Darren Lynn Bousman of the “Saw” Franchise. The haunt was massively successful, winning awards such as Most Immersive, Most Unique Attraction, and Highest Rated Cast. He was also in an immersive production of the Shakespeare play “Macbeth” made by STUDIO MONTELUCO where he plays the character “Malcolm”. The play and his performance received rave reviews. Gideon has also been part of award winning short films such as “After These Messages” written & directed by Khalid Abdulquaardir and executive produced by Talib Kweli, the official selection for The American Black Film Festival, and the official selection for the Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project at the same festival. He was also featured in the capstone short film “Tammi Terrell” which was nominated for 3 awards at The University of Kansas. His most recent short film at KU “I Dont Feel Funny” where he plays the lead won Best Drama and Best Screenplay. He has also enjoyed working on big features shot in KC such as “Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love Story” and “Rise and Shine” where he worked as a background actor & stand-in.  Most recently he wrapped filming  the feature film “Oz Trip” where he played the character “Chopper”, streaming in the near future. Theres more to look forward to from Gideon as he is featured in “Rents Due” a vertical comedy series coming soon.  “The Jester 2” now streaming on Prime Video!