KENNETH YODER

Kenneth Yoder is an award winning Chicago based director, writer and performer who works in commercials, branded entertainment, television and film. To date, Yoder is credited on over thirty major studio motion pictures and network television series. As a performer and writer, Kenneth was trained at the Chicago institutions Second City, iO (formerly Improv Olympic) and The Annoyance Theater. His acting experience makes him a strong director who excels in comedic timing and talent performance. Yoder became a notable Chicagoan for his feature documentary “Poser” wherein he lived the life of a professional bodybuilder for 100 days to see what would happen to his 40 year old Dad-bod. It was a life alternating transformational journey into imposter syndrome culminating with him actually stepping on stage at a physique competition.

Kenneth has worked with the following celebrities: J.K. Simmons, Colin Mochrie, Lauren Ash, Hudson Yang, Chris Lofton, David Pasquesi, Maestro Harrell, TJ Jagodowski, Peter Grosz, Mary Hollis Inboden, Mike Brunlieb, Jessica Camacho, Ira Amyx, Mike Geraghty, and Christopher Meister. Kenneth has also worked with the following influencers: TheKoreanVegan (3M on TikTok), Bomanizer (1.9M on TikTok), and AndersErickson (369K Subscribers YouTube). 

AWARDS:

-2022 Telly for NIPSCO “Savings are Everywhere” (Director)

-2016 "Sven Yoder - Art Meets Commerce Makes Dough" AICP Show Opening Title (Writer / Director)

-2015 "Poser" Documentary NBC National Syndication (Writer / Director)

-2009 Chicago Comedy TV Pilot Award "Lowering the Bar" (Writer / Director)