Robby Klein
MŌRIAH
Occupation: Artist, Actress, and Producer
Hometown: Chino, CA
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’m proud that I haven’t quit. In an industry where burnout is almost expected, I’ve learned that success often has less to do with talent and everything to do with perseverance. My grandfather immigrated from Mexico in the 1960s. He gave up his career as a touring musician to work as a busboy in Texas so that our family could have a different kind of future. On the days when doubt creeps in — or when I’m feeling discouraged, insecure, or just plain tired — I think about him. I think about the dream he laid down so that I could pick one up. I get to be a musician because of his sacrifice. My endurance is my inheritance.
What organization are you affiliated with and why is it important to you?
I declined an invitation from Kulture City to join their board for two years because I thought I wasn’t experienced enough to offer anything of substance to a group of advocates who are so wise, educated, and passionate. But meeting this insecurity is Kulture City’s specialty; they see that which is invisible. Now, as a proud board member, I get to help amplify the voices of the 1 in 4 Americans with sensory needs. And I get to be part of sharing these amazing stories — like kids on the spectrum showing the world gifts no one saw coming. It’s humbling and deeply personal. I’m honored to be in it.
A quote you live by:
"Cultivate 12 people who love you because they’re worth more than 12 million people who like you." —Kevin Kelly