CORY HARDIN is an actor, writer, and improviser based in Chicago, originally from Kentucky. He is a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf, a BFA Acting alum of Western Kentucky University, and trained with renowned acting coach Kathryn Gately at the Gately/Poole Conservatory. Cory regularly performs with the house team Dad’s Records at The iO Theater, where he also produces the Chicago Tribune recommended Voila! The Improvised Musical every Friday.

Recent stage work includes productions with The Goodman Theatre, The Gift Theatre, Steep Theatre, Theater Wit, StageOne, and the National Theater for Children. His on-screen credits include Shirley (written/directed by John Ridley, starring Regina King) Love Language (produced by Colin Jost) Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa (Netflix); and Chicago Fire (NBC). His commercial work spans campaigns for ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Liquid Death, WeatherTech, the Illinois Lottery, and Cars.com.

As a writer, Cory is currently developing a solo show with aims toward a 2025 premiere. His work explores themes of family, identity, and emotional inheritance — often through a lens that is both humorous and emotionally raw.

UP NEXT:

Bust at The Goodman Theatre | April 19th - May 18th

Love Language (Netflix feature film) directed by Joey Power; produced by Colin Jost; starring Chloë Grace Moretz

ON GOING:

Voila! The Improvised Musical (at The iO Theater) Fridays at 9:30PM