SPECIAL APPEARANCE:CHANCE LEE RUSH
CHANCE LEE RUSH
Chance enjoys entertaining as a standup comedian and host. He has used comedy as leverage to gain confidence as an actor. In 2018 Chance began his pursuit of this acting career. Chance landed the lead role in Mary Kathryn Nagle's stage play "Sovereignty" as John Ridge debuting at the Tulsa Performing Art Center in Tulsa, OK.
Shorty after the play in 2019, Chance studied professionally to further his craft as an actor.
Chance was hired for numerous commercials and TV series roles in the state of Oklahoma.
Prior to the COVID19 Pandemic, as a self-represented actor Chance auditioned for multiple films and television shows. Chance and his wife decided to uproot the family from Tulsa, OK and relocate to Dallas, TX to seek representation in a larger market.
MAJOR MOTION PICTURE: In 2021 Chance was cast as William "Bill" Stepson in the Martin Scorsese film based on the book Killers of the Flower Moon.
Chance signed and is represented by Dallas/Los Angeles based Linda McAlister Talent Agency and is currently auditioning for television and film projects.
Chance also serves as a consultant to tribes and organizations in reference to business, community outreach, staff trainings, and curriculum development. His passion for strengthening Native communities combined with his experiences led him to the development of Cloudboy Consulting, LLC .
Chance always brings a heartfelt message through motivation, humor, and positive energy. His storytelling approach comes from life experiences and examples and has always been the pulse and lifeline of his grass-roots messaging. Your event is sure to enjoy his talk.
Chance travels throughout the United States and Canada to work with Native communities in efforts to inspire, heal, motivate, and energize. He has a talent for using his energy and humor to spread a simple message, “Use your personal talents to lead you to greatness.” He promotes healthy living and lives his life alcohol and drug free.
PERSONAL
- Personal Hometown: New Town, ND
- Enrolled Tribe: Hidatsa Others: (Arapaho, Dakota, Oneida, Otoe)
- Accomplishments: Two-Time College National Champion (Track & Field) & 4-Time All-American
- Hobbies: Golf, Running, Acting, and Writing.
EDUCATION
- Education Haskell Indian Nations University, 1997-98
- Graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2000; Bachelor‘s in Social Work
- Certified Health Coach from the Heath Coach Institute in 2020
FAMILY
Family Chance is married to Tyler English-Rush and resides in Dallas, Texas. Together they have 7 children. His wife is a very active member of the Muscogee Creek Nation. The family stays involved in their church, culture, education, and fitness. His family is the inspiration and motivation in his outreach.