At CBA he was captain of the basketball team and was voted most valuable player by his teammates in Football. He once pitched a 10 inning, no hit, Babe Ruth game with 20 strike outs.
At Christian Brothers Academy he was a three sport star, selected to all city and all league 1st team in Football and Basketball and also named to the American Legion all star team in Baseball every year he played.
He attended and graduated from Temple University with an MFA in Theater
He has a B.A in Philosophy from Brown University
He is the sole composer and performer on four CDs.
He lives with his wife, actress Sylva Kelegian and their dogs.
Last name is pronounced "Chick-o-lell-a."