Vincent “Ghet.to Messiah” Cheeks

Vincent Cheeks was born in Albany, Georgia and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is the founder of Alchemy Artisan Inc., a non-profit specializing in educational services and talent development services for youth ages 5-18. Vincent is an actor, emcee, karaoke host, poet, and old school DJ. He is also the host of WCEGtalkradio.com: Conversations in Education. He is the host of “Cindy’s Party Hour,” tv show and co-host of the KLG Variety Showcase, youth talent show in Atlanta. Vincent has also been a volunteer with “Operation Hope” teaching their youth entrepreneurial program. Vincent also volunteers at schools to speak at their career day, participates in their “Real Men Read” programs and helps organize youth talent shows. He is a former educator with the Atlanta Public School system. Vincent has a degree in Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University and a degree in Education from Georgia State University. He is also a community empowerment activist and an advocate for youth and education. Vincent uses his influence in education and entertainment (Edutainment) to help the youth excel in school and in society and to unify and uplift the community. He believes that a quality education is the foundation that all children need to be successful. He also believes that nurturing children’s creative talents will help them to excel also. Vincent mentors youth in the areas of education, economics, sports and entertainment. Vincent’s primary goal in all of his edutainment endeavors is to build a performing arts school for opportunity challenged youth.