Cedric Young

(Bio as of January 2026)
Cedric Young (Slow Drag) makes his return to The Goodman where he previously appeared in Inherit the Wind, Dartmoor Prison, Mary and The Upstairs Concierge. Most recently he was seen in Purpose at Steppenwolf, adding this production to Master Harold and The Boys, The Song of Jacob Zulu, A Clockwork Orange, Familiar, A Fair Country and Lindiwe. At Court Theatre he has performed in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Jitney and Two Trains Running. He’s also been seen in the Black Ensemble in A Raisin In The Sun and Medea, and at Lookingglass Theatre Company in Race.
Goodman Productions:
- Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: (2026) Slow Drag
- Inherit the Wind: (2024) Understudy Henry Drummond/Cast
- The Upstairs Concierge: (2015) Jeffrey
- Carlyle: (2014) Carlyle's Dad, Clarence Thomas
- Dartmoor Prison: (2011) Governor
- Mary: (2011) Elroy
