ERIC BAYS

Eric Bays is a Chicago-born actor, improviser, and screenwriter with over a decade of experience in theater and film. A graduate of The Second City Conservatory, Eric has built a career rooted in character-driven storytelling — whether he’s performing live on stage or crafting it on the page.

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As an Artistic Associate at CIC Theater, he’s performed in hundreds of improv shows across three different teams. He’s also been a regular presence at the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview, appearing in nine productions since 2007. On screen, Eric recently starred in the cult horror-comedy Bride of the Killer Pinata (streaming on Amazon and Tubi) and appeared in two episodes of Chicago Fire on NBC.

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Off-camera, Eric is an accomplished writer of shorts, features, pilots, and web series. His scripts blend comedy, heart, and genre-bending twists. Check out his Writing page to learn more.

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