User:CharlieBalducci

Charlie Balducci aka Charles Balducci aka Charlie B. (born August 29th 1975, New York City) resides in Staten Island and is a graduate of St. John's university with an AA and BA in Psychology.

TV PERSONALITY/ACTOR He made his television debut on MTV Reality series, Beach MTV, in 1997, as a host. He made his Theatrical debut in 1998 at the American Theater for actors with a role as Don John in the Curan Reperatory rewrite of Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing. He has had extra roles in Hitch, War of the Worlds, Sopranos, Sex and the City, and Criminal Intent. Charlie Balducci has also been featured on All My Children, The Rikki Lake Show, NY1, Fox 5, CW11, and The Daily Show with John Stewart. The most notable television appearance has been on the MTV series True Life, episode I'm Getting Married. He then appeared again on MTV Total Request Live, MTV Marital Blitz, MTV "Famous for Fifteen", and scored number 24 of MTV's Top 40 Greatest reality Moments. His over the top performance has been credited for establishing later shows like Newlyweds and Jersey Shore.

PRODUCER In 2002 he scored a role as Christopher in the movie Staten Island. He also co-wrote and starred as the narrator of the film who gives a sarcastic history lesson on Staten Island, the Forgotten Boro. At the request of producer Gautama Kavuri, Charlie Balducci went on to create a full musical soundtrack and score featuring artists like Raekwon from the Wu Tang Clan, Hip Hop group Icewater, JoJo Pellegrino, and GIT Beats. There were also a variety of local groups like Heart of the City, Shamrock, and Team Alliance. The film was featured at the 2007 Staten Island Film Festival, and won "Most likely to Succeed" at the Melbourne International Film Festival in Melbourne Australia.

PHILANTHROPIST In 2005 Charlie Balducci founded the NycArtsCypher located at 12 Broad Street Staten Island NY 10304. The "ArtsCypher" or "Cypher" as it is sometimes called, follows a mission to promote positive values through arts and entertainment. Their target demographic is teens ages 14 to 18 and emerging artists. The organization received its federal recognition of 501c3 status in Sept 2007. There are a number of things that make the Cypher a unique organization. The location is a 2 level creative venue, first floor event space, second floor production studio. The space was created by artists for artists. The floor and walls are Murals showcasing artists from around the world. The Venue hosts a variety of arts and entertainment based events such as music showcases, dance competitions and interactive art exhibits. The NycArtsCypher specializes in Old School themed events, Break dancing competitions, and Graffiti Art shows. Popular programs offered at the Cypher are: CYPHER CYNDIKIT BBoy Crew where participants are encouraged to learn about teamwork, routines, and staying in shape. The crew then performs at high profile community events. BREAKOUT! is a media arts program that spotlights kids and emerging artists in positive arts and entertainment activities and then broadcasts segments as "webisodes". M.U.R.A.L. (Motivate Understanding Realizing Artists Learn) gives teens who have an interest in graffiti art an opportunity to access a safe environment where they are directed to utilize their skills in positive ways, as well as possible career paths in the arts. This Critically acclaimed program was documented by the NycArtsCypher and submitted to the 2010 Staten Island Film Festival. It received the award for "Best Documentary Short" and starred notable artists such as Gano Grills, Meres, Geoff Rawling and Tats Cru. It included trips to 5 Pointz graffiti aerosol art museum and Marc Ecko enterprises. The award winning documentary started a positive but controversial transformation of the urban art and murals were commissioned all over the Staten Island Community. The NycArtsCypher also offers creative services through the Arts meets Business initiative. The organization offers video production that creates commercials and event coverage for small businesses and music videos and viral campaigns for artists, Wall Murals, and all types of graphic design for print and interior or exterior advertising. In late 2010 the NycArtsCypher made a revision to its nycartscypher.com website to showcase its movement with support from elected officials, foundations, and cultural organizations.

PERSONAL LIFE Charlie Balducci is married to Sabrina Balducci (born January 11, 1977) is father to Louis Anthony Balducci (born April 5, 2001) and Charles Joseph Balducci (July 12, 2003)