Charles Andrew Payne

Actor, comedian, writer and motivational speaker Charles Andrew Payne started acting at a young age and has appeared in numerous television shows, films, commercials and theatre productions. As a professional comedian he has toured across Canada and the USA, appearing at comedy clubs and comedy festivals as a featured headliner. He speaks and presents at corporate events providing talks on various business topics, perseverance and resiliency, weaving in comedy and storytelling styles. His writings have been featured in various publications and produced on the theatrical stage as well as television. Payne was the head writer and was a star in the Rosie-nominated (Best Web Series 2017), The Parent Council (2018). Payne co-founded Vancouver's The Fox & Hounds Theatre Company and has appeared in most of their productions, as well as producing and directing several shows. Choice, which he wrote and co-produced, is in pre-production as of March 2021. Payne has been married to Dalyce Reid-