Stephen Pickens is a San Diego-based creative professional with a passion for the performing arts. As a CYT Santa Cruz alumni himself, Stephen knows firsthand the impact that quality theater arts training can have on young people and has spent much of the last decade teaching and directing youth theater. He is passionate about helping students reach their creative potential and pursue excellence both as artists and people. While working as a designer and art director by day, Stephen continues to teach youth acting and improv classes while performing locally.