Age: 25
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Joshua Taylor Bassett (born December 22, 2000) is an American actor and singer. He began his career as a teen actor, appearing on the third season of Disney Channel family sitcom Stuck in the Middle (2018) as Aidan Peters. Bassett rose to prominence for his leading role as high school student Ricky Bowen in the Disney+ streaming series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2023), and for its accompanying soundtracks, for which he was nominated for two Children's and Family Emmy Awards, winning in 2023. He also starred in Better Nate Than Ever and led the voice cast in Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again (both 2022). In music, Bassett was signed to Warner Records in 2020 and subsequently released four extended plays. His debut album The Golden Years was released on July 26, 2024. He is currently starring as Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors on Broadway.
Exploring the fun and harrowing world of high school for the offspring of vampires, werewolves, simulacrums, psychics and other undead and mythical creatures. Following the day-to-day antics of Draedon Shadefield, who, along with friends Clawvia Moonford, Freddie Stein, Bella Stewart and their other friends as they enjoys parties, gossip, and of course, crushes on "other monsters" like Grant Gorgon. Also adding to the fray is frenemy Nefera Nileman and her sidekick, Moanica Yelps. There's never a dull moment, especially when they are under pressure to fit in, look good, be popular, and find a date, but it's everything that high school should be here at Nevermore Academy.
