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Who We Are
Andrew Davies
Chief Improvising Officer/Co-Founder
(Phila. Team)
Aaron Friedman
Artistic Director/Co-Founder
(NYC Team)
Andrew Davies is a Facilitator, Jewish Educator, and Improv Teacher living in Philadelphia, PA with his wife Molly Wernick and sons Miller & Oren. Andrew received a BA from Brandeis University, has studied Improv comedy at The Magnet Theater, and has a certificate of Facilitation from Georgetown University. He was honored in 2018 with the Jewish Education Project's Young Pioneer Award, and in 2023 with the Pomegranate Prize for innovation in Jewish Education.
His new project is CharacTours, an interactive theatrical walking tour where the past visits you. Currently there are tours in New York City and Philadelphia. So join the next CharacTour, meet the past, and have a blast!
E-MAIL ANDREW AT: Andrew@thebibleplayers.com
Aaron Friedman, a stand-up comedian who performs for shuls and university Hillels, was named “Funniest Jew in New York” by The Jewish Week.
He is a graduate of List College (JTS/Columbia) and in 2018 earned a Masters in Jewish Education from the Davidson School (Jewish Theological Seminary). He also is trainer with Labshul's B-mitzvah program "Raising the Bar" in New York City.
E-MAIL AARON AT: Aaron@thebibleplayers.com
Lee Cohen
Bible Player
(LA Team)
Lee Cohen is a Los Angeles based actor/singer, artist and History buff. Lee began performing at just 2 years old in the great state of Massachusetts, and has been forced to sing at every family gathering since! He holds a BFA in musical theatre from Montclair State University in New Jersey, and is a proud member of Actor’s equity association. Lee’s passion for playing “civil war” in his backyard as a child has grown into a profession which blends the magic of performance and the many lessons history has to offer.
For more about Lee go to his website leecohen.net, or follow him @indianacohen
Phil Sloves
Bible Player
(NYC Team)
Phil is an Actor, Teacher, and Writer hailing from the one and only Fair Lawn NJ! His work spans from the bright lights of Broadway to the slightly less bright lights of a barn! Wherever he finds himself, he is consistently lauded for his ability to bring joy and laughter to all. Phil is the founder of Actor Reboot, a one stop shop for Musical theater auditions.
"Phil Sloves is the most talented person ever" - Phil's Nana
Dahlya Glick
Bible Player
(LA Team)
Samantha Turret
Bible Player
(LA Team)
Dahlya Glick (they/them) is a Los Angeles based singer, dancer, actor, improviser, writer, and musician. They have been working in theater education, TV, Film, and musical theater for years and are a proud performer with Story Pirates and teacher with Theatre 31. They are excited to bring the universal themes of humor and collaboration through Judaism to a temple near you!
Samantha Turret is an actor, voice actor, teacher and host in Los Angeles, CA. She's best known for her role as Ms Jingles on Nickelodeon's Top Elf. She can also be seen in Saturday Morning All Star Hits! (Netflix), MTV Decoded (MTV), Bae or Bail (A&E), and more.
Her voice can be heard on the radio and in video games like Smash Legends and Eternal Return. She's been coaching and teaching improv and acting for over 10 years and loves it.
Check out more at www.samanthaturret.com or follow her on TikTok/Instagram @samanthaturret
Sam Solar
Bible Player
(Phila Team)
Sam is an actor and vocalist living in Philadelphia. She graduated from Muhlenberg College with B.A. 's in Theatre and French. During college and briefly post college, she was very involved in the Jewish A Cappella scene!
Sam also loves writing comedy bits and is one of the founding members of indie sketch comedy group "Hip Replacement". When Sam isn't performing, you can find her running, hiking, or exploring craft breweries!
Miles Cutler
Bible Player
(Phila Team)
Miles Cutler (he/him) is a Philadelphia-based actor and craftsman. He has been doing improv since he was a teenager and is a public speaking trainer. When not edu-taining, Miles crafts handmade fidget toys called Boingers.