Emerging from Savannah, Georgia, Mydell pursued formal training at New York University’s School of the Arts, earning both a B.F.A. and an M.F.A., and later completed doctoral studies in theatre at CUNY while also honing his craft under mentors such as Lloyd Richards, Olympia Dukakis and Kristin Linklater. His early professional work included performances with the New York Shakespeare Festival and…
