Zachary Williams

Zachary Williams (he/him) hails from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but relocated to Portland with his family at three. His journey was marked by the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a challenge that doctors initially believed would limit his development, (wrongly) predicting he would never progress beyond third grade. Zachary defied these expectations with unwavering determination, surpassing his speech delay to evolve into the best version of himself.

A Program for Intellectual Empowerment (PIE) graduate, Zachary is enrolled at PHAME, an academy for fine and performing arts tailored for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There, he immerses himself in studying musical theater, acting, and filmmaking while contributing to music ensemble productions. Zachary holds a first-degree black belt in mixed martial arts from AIM High Academy, demonstrating his diverse talents and passions.

Zachary is gearing up for his debut theatrical production at Artists Repertory Theatre (ART), commencing an exciting new chapter in his artistic journey.