In this profile series, Revry is highlighting authentic contributors to the queer media and entertainment community. We ask questions to find out who they are and where they are going in the future. The questions remain the same but the answers tell their unique story. It’s time to explore and celebrate true representation beyond the limits of Hollywood.

Ryan Amador (He/Him) is a multidisciplinary singer-songwriter, writer, director, and activist, based and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Ryan has released 3 LP's and 6 EP's of original music, and written for fellow LGBTQ+ artists Blake McGrath, Luke Edgemon, and Mario Jose. He is best known for his power ballads INSTEAD and HOSPITALS, and LGBTQ+ music videos DEFINE ME and SPECTRUM.  He is set to release his fourth LP in Summer 2022.

What are you best known for?

I'm best known for INSTEAD which became popular 3 years after its release when choreographer Shannon Mather made an incredible dance to it. 

What is the first thing you worked on professionally?

My first professional experience was playing Frankie in the West Coast Premiere of PARADE. 

What are you working on that no one knows about yet?

I'm working on two musicals, one about queer youth, and one about queer shame.