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Andre Cato: Cleveland’s Multihyphenate—Artist, Actor, Podcaster, and Creative Partner for Impact

Cleveland has a way of shaping voices that carry far beyond the city limits. Andre Cato is one of those voices—equal parts artist, actor, and podcaster—who turns wit, curiosity, and lived experience into work that moves people and grows brands. His path began on stages and sets, evolved through spoken word and indie film, and now powers content for businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits that want more than attention—they want connection. Andre Cato

A Storyteller First—On Stage, On Set, On the Mic

Andre’s range shows up across disciplines. He’s appeared in indie shorts such as Technically, Marvin (2017) and Miss Ng (2019), building a reputation for bringing sincerity and spark to compact stories that stick. IMDb+1

Around the city, he’s known as a fluent collaborator who brings people together—“a United Nations of eclectic and varied people,” as one local arts patron put it—an energy that translates into welcoming rooms, better conversations, and stronger creative work. Chamber of Commerce

He also shows up on the mic. Andre’s conversations and guest appearances thread culture, civics, and everyday life with humor and candor—whether in long-form interviews or topical roundtables. iHeart+1

“Andre Cato has worked and mentored alongside me on numerous creative and community projects. His insight, discipline, and imagination have elevated every endeavor we’ve collaborated on—from initiatives with the Western Reserve Historical Society to Robert Banks’ talk at the Martin Luther King Jr. event, and the Pitch Competition for the Mortar Entrepreneur Academy. Andre brings clarity and heart to storytelling and brand development. If you have the opportunity, let him help shape your content and vision—you’ll find his creativity and professionalism truly invaluable.”
— Georgio Sabino III, CEO & Founder, GoVia / Highlight A Hero / GS3

Why Brands Choose Andre

He makes ideas feel human. Andre’s background in acting and spoken word helps him distill complex messages into moments people remember. His own site describes a career built on “unbounded expression,” where performance is a vehicle for clarity and emotion—not just spectacle. Andre Cato

He builds community, not just content. Andre’s projects often center service and uplift—from compilation music efforts created for relief causes to convenings that highlight local creators. If your mission needs both reach and heart, he’s a natural fit. The Andre Cato

He’s Cleveland-rooted and collaboration-ready. Andre’s presence across the city’s creative scene—galleries, stages, studios—means he can tap real networks and real audiences quickly. Chamber of Commerce

What He Does for…

Businesses & Entrepreneurs

  • Brand storytelling sprints (find the hook, craft the narrative, ship the piece)
  • Short-form video and ad-lib interviews that feel unscripted—but land on message
  • Launch content that spotlights founders and turns features into benefits your customers actually feel

Nonprofits & Civic Teams

  • Cause-driven campaign videos and social packages
  • Event hosting and moderated conversations that surface community voices
  • Grant-friendly impact stories (measurable outcomes framed through human narratives)

Selected Credits & Highlights

  • Film/Shorts: Technically, Marvin (2017), Miss Ng (2019). Kinorium
  • Culture & Conversation: Guest interviews and roundtables spanning arts and public discourse. iHeart+1
  • Community & Collaboration: Creative convenings and audience-building across Cleveland’s arts spaces. Chamber of Commerce
  • Creative Mission: A practice rooted in “unbounded expression” and service. Andre Cato+1

“I breathe air, live life.”
—Andre Cato, on why the work has to feel alive, not just look good. Andre Cato

Bring Andre Onto Your Project

If you need a content partner who can think like a strategist, perform like an artist, and host like a pro, call on Andre Cato.