Hey, y’all! My name is Payton Schwartz, and I am an actor and model local to the Atlanta area! I hail from Warner Robins, Georgia in Central Georgia and am the youngest of four children to my parents, Dr. Neil and Stacey Schwartz (and believe me, I do use my youngest-child privileges to my advantage).

Acting has always been my sort of escapism. Growing up as a queer child in a more conservative-leaning area, I desperately needed something I could shamelessly pour my heart and soul into; and that and seeing Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City (of course) was the very moment the stage became my lifelong love. I always say I have pursued this path as a love letter back to the artform itself for what it has done for me. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbus State University (Columbus, GA) with a BFA degree in Theatre Performance, as well as a Minor in Business and a Certification in Musical Theatre. While there, I met and fell in love with my fellow BFA classmates along the way. We nicknamed ourselves “the BFA Renegades,” and I am eternally grateful to have worked alongside them and for them to allow me to showcase my vulnerability and everything that makes me authentically me (yeah yeah, that was corny, I know, ha-ha).

Also, along my way in my studies, I had the distinct privilege of getting signed to Click Models of Atlanta, Inc.! With them, I have been able to connect and work alongside some phenomenal photographers, videographers, runway coaches, and talents in the Atlanta area!

Thank you so much for the visit, I hope you enjoy diving into my work and what I offer!