Matthew Walker, who grew up in Idyllwild, is thrilled to be back. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a BA in Drama, specializing in Directing and Lighting Design. He has actively participated in various community theater productions, assuming roles as an actor, director, and/or lighting designer/technician, both locally and elsewhere. Although his career path initially led him to the fine wine industry and later the tech industry for a period, he currently finds joy in his role as the Administrative Assistant in the Admissions Office at Idyllwild Arts Academy.