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William Ryder
William Ryder is an actor, voice and speech coach, and communications consultant based in Chicago, USA. He is a graduate of the Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy for Classical Acting at The George Washington University (MFA) and the University of Notre Dame (BBA). He is a Patsy Rodenburg Associate, Certified Public Accountant, and Treasurer of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA).
Ryder began his professional career at Arthur Andersen & Company. He resigned from the Ethics and Responsible Business Practices service line shortly before the firm’s demise (for unethical and irresponsible business practices). (No joke.) And, began his journey as an artist and educator under the tutelage of Patsy Rodenburg, O.B.E. His clients and colleagues include Fortune 500 c-suite executives, actors, directors and others. He has taught in prison system in conjunction with Shakespeare Behind Bars. And has worked with Al Pacino, Susan Lucci, Estelle Parson and others.
phone: 917.770.9371
email: ryder@ryderworks.net
Siobhan Marquardt
Administrative Assistant
phone: 760.628.4476
email: siobhan@ryderworks.net
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Our Color Story
The color palette for the RyderWorks brand — shades of brown and pink — represent for us the variety of skin and flesh tones that make-up our humanity. We believe that the human voice is our most powerful tool for change and optimization, and we are here to help free your voice and be heard.