Chester Gregory

Chester Gregory, also known as CHSS , is an American actor, singer and songwriter from Gary, Indiana. He first emerged on the scene in his portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story, which led to his Broadway debut as Seaweed in Hairspray. Gregorys other credits include principal roles in Tarzan, CryBaby, Dreamgirls, Sister Act and performing for Michael Jackson. After garnering acclaim, Gregory produced and starred in a more intimate look into the life of Jackie Wilson in The Eve of Jackie. Gregory has received numerous awards including the Joseph Jefferson and NAACP Theatre Award.

Chester Gregory, Jr. was born in Gary, Indiana on December 10, 1978 to steel mill worker, Chester Gregory, Sr., and school teacher, Edith Gregory. Growing up in the same hometown as Michael Jackson, greatly inspired Gregory to become an artist.

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