Vangeli Tsompanidis is a Greek/Puerto Rican actor/writer from Orlando, Florida. Now based in New York City, he has performed in various regional productions, indie films, and cabarets.

Vangeli holds a degree in Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University, where he was a member of the President’s Leadership Class and the administrative assistant to the Director of Opera and Musical Theatre, Dr. Herendeen. Upon moving to the city, Vangeli studied advanced on-camera acting and was accepted into the Actors Gymnasium led by Mercedes Ruehl at HB Studios in Greenwich Village.

Vangeli is also a passionate writer. His original feature screenplay, Imposter Syndrome, was named a semi finalist for both the Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Competition and the Scriptation Showcase, as well as a Quarter Finalist for the International Screenwriting Association Fast Track Fellowship. He was quoted by Final Draft as ‘having a clear knack for comedy” and his work was referenced as “beautifully written with humor, heart, and plenty of emotional detail, allowing us to connect with the characters in a deeper way.”‍ ‍

Outside his creative endeavors, you can find Vangeli bouldering, running, roller-skating, or reading Tarot cards/palms. He is an avid world traveler and has backpacked through 7 countries. He has also served as a high school theatre teacher in Manhattan where he created his own curriculum, directed one acts, and featured his students work in various festivals. Currently he serves as a proud member of the Hellenic Film Society where he manages their social media and engages with prominent Greek film makers.