Victor Cruz was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and raised in the vibrant heart of the South Bronx, he began performing stand-up comedy at the tender age of sixteen, and earned his BFA from the acting conservatory at SUNY Purchase College. His recent television appearances include Matlock (CBS), Evil (Paramount+), and Law & Order: SVU. He’s also the creator of the hit YouTube animated series TITA, where he writes, animates, and voices most of the characters. Offstage, Victor is a dedicated educator at Imagine Prep Coolidge, teaching Video Production, Drama, and English Language Learners (ELL).