Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson is a Tony Award-nominated actor and a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning songwriter/composer, renowned for originating the role of George Washington in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical "Hamilton." He currently stars in the CBS drama "Bull" where he plays Chunk, a stylist who prepares defendants for trial. Jackson has also played key roles in other significant projects, including Ava DuVernay's Netflix mini-series "When They See Us."

Jackson's impact extends beyond the screen and stage to his advocacies, especially in the realm of autism and social inclusion. He is an active supporter of organizations such as Autism Speaks, KultureCity, and the autism outreach initiatives of Sesame Street. His talks often explore themes of kindness, the challenges and rewards of living and working with children with special needs, and the broader social impact of his work in "Hamilton" on issues of race and inclusion.

In addition to his acting career, Jackson has a prolific career in music and songwriting. He recorded an original song for the Disney film "Moana," composed and wrote for "Sesame Street" — earning multiple Emmy nominations and winning one — and served as co-Music Supervisor and Writer for "The Electric Company" on PBS. He won an Emmy Award for his collaboration with Will.I.Am on the song "What I Am." Jackson released his first solo album "IN THE NAME OF LOVE" and is actively working on his second album, continuing to develop multiple musical projects for the stage. Notably, Jackson has shared his journey from a small town in Illinois to Broadway in his talks, emphasizing the power of storytelling and representation in the arts.