Together Against Bullying with Wesam Keesh

Photo byBenjo Arwas

Wesam Keesh is quickly climbing the ranks of Young Hollywood, making a name for himself as one to watch in 2014. With only a few short years in Los Angeles under his belt, he has already worked alongside names such as Ron Perlman, Mark Harmon, and director Francis Lawrence. Keesh can currently be seen on MTV’s critically acclaimed, hit series “Awkward,” starring as the antisocial, black sheep ‘Kyle.’ Season five premiered August 31, 2015.

A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Keesh grew up working in his parents’ restaurant. He always had a love for performing, and immersed himself in local theatre. In 8th grade, he played the role of “Evil Eye Fleagle” in his school’s adaptation of Lil’ Abner," and later began touring the Tulsa area doing improv shows with his high school. Upon graduating from the University of Tulsa, Keesh knew he had to pursue his dream of becoming an actor, and made the move to Los Angeles.

Shortly after relocating to LA, Keesh started booking guest star roles on hit series, including CBS’ “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “The Mentalist,” and “Touch” for FOX. His work on “NCIS” garnered the attention of industry professionals, as Keesh portrayed an immigrant working to secure his visa to stay in the United States. He shares, “that role was a reminder of the struggle and determination that my parents had to go through, in order to bring my family to the states and create a better life and future.” In 2011, Keesh landed the role of “Kyle” on “Awkward” for MTV.

In addition to acting, Keesh is the founder of Actors Anonymous, a podcast that serves as a place where actors can discuss their struggles and give encouragement to their peers. The show, currently in its second season, features guests who have experiences the ups and downs of living as an actor in Los Angeles. Actors Anonymous airs weekly on Sundays, on iTunes.

On the charity front, Keesh is an advocate for anti-bullying. He also enjoys gardening on his roof, martial arts, yoga, and staying healthy. He and his pet shrimp, Gustavo (the only shrimp to survive in the ecosphere he purchased years ago), live in Los Angeles.

About the Be Good to Each Other campaign
At CustomInk, we believe in the Golden Rule and treating others with kindness and respect. We've created the Be Good to Each Other campaignto help increase awareness and ultimately prevent bullying by uniting groups with custom t-shirts.

This is the fifth year of CustomInk’s Be Good to Each Other campaign. Over the years, with the help of our celebrity partners and supporters like you, CustomInk has raised nearly $120,000 for bullying prevention efforts. The power of t-shirts goes beyond the funds raised - thousands of people continue to wear the shirts they've purchased and support bullying prevention.

About our partner: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities. PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth, including:

• PACER.org/Bullying: This is the portal page for parents and educators to access bullying resources.

• PACERTeensAgainstBullying: Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying and take action.

• PACERKidsAgainstBullying: A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.