Corey was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up near the Elkhorn River. After high school he moved to California and lived with his aunt and uncle while he studied Communications and competed for the speech and debate team at Palomar College. He transferred to Cal State LA where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Scriptwriting and continued to compete in collegiate speech and debate.

Corey has studied Sketch Writing with IO West, UCB, and the Pack Theatre. He was a Finalist for the NYC Midnight Short Screenplay Competition and the NYC Midnight Screenwriting Challenge.

In addition to screenwriting, Corey writes, recites, and publishes spoken word poetry. You can often find him performing around Southern California in places like the Da’ Poetry Lounge in Hollywood or the La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas.

When he is not orchestrating words together he works several independent jobs like driving for rideshare and delivery companies, substitute teaching, conducting poetry workshops, and working at the Yourself Art Gallery in DTLA.