Meet Noah Neitch of West Hollywood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Noah Neitch.

Hi Noah, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Storytelling has always been a major part of my life. As a kid, I was obsessed with High School Musical and Glee, became involved with theatre, all for fun…. not realizing it would eventually become my career path. My first big step into the world of entertainment came through Disney … I started as part of the Disney College Program in 2020, and while it was cut short by COVID, it became one of the biggest turning points in my life. I started posting on social media and dove into the modeling world before finishing my undergrad and moving back to LA. I came back here 3 years ago and started working as a VIP Tour Guide at Disneyland. I’ve had such surreal experiences with so many different types of people on tour ranging from people I now consider family to some of my idols like Selena Gomez.
Alongside Disney, I’ve been pursuing my true passion- acting. LA is a crazy town, and I’m constantly having experiences that the Noah from 5 years ago could only dream of. My acting coach helped me discover my type: characters who throw themselves into situations they don’t fit into and go on a journey of self-discovery. That really clicked for me, because it mirrors the way I’ve navigated my own life: choosing between stability and freedom, learning from setbacks, and leaning into authenticity. I’ve had a few exciting meetings this week that I am so eager to tell everyone about!
Today, I’m balancing acting with a master’s program in Public Relations at USC, because I believe understanding strategy and communication makes me not just a stronger artist, but a more intentional one. I’ve been able to share my work through projects like Cheer Up Baby (DramaBox) and through partnerships with different companies on social media. Every twist in the journey from 15-hour days at Disneyland to Hollywood parties to last-minute self-tape requests has reminded me that storytelling and sharing experiences are what I’m here to do, and I’m excited to keep building on that foundation!

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Earlier this year, I lived out what felt like an episode of Grey’s Anatomy … only in real life. After a few days of feeling sick, I ended up in the hospital with pneumonia, a virus, and a parasite that turned into sepsis. The infection caused my lung to collapse and pushed my heart and airways out of place. It was terrifying, painful, and completely disorienting to suddenly have to step away from acting, school, and even everyday joys like going to the gym or simply laughing.
That experience also gave me a perspective I couldn’t have gotten anywhere else. It showed me how loved I am — the smallest text from friends meant everything, and I found strength in leaning on my family and my faith. It taught me patience, gratitude, and how to trust the process when you don’t know what the lesson is yet.
Industry-wise, I definitely am not alone when I say that it’s been a rough time in LA. I moved shortly after the pandemic, so the industry was still in pieces. The SAG strikes came a short time after, and time stood still again. This year, the fires and various legislation have caused a few pauses, but the rise of Vertical Mini Dramas on platforms like DramaBox has made space for new actors to get their foot in the door.
I gravitate toward those characters who feel out of place or face obstacles because I know what it’s like to fight your way back. It hasn’t been easy, but the hard parts are what give me depth both on and off the screen.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Earlier this year I played Mario on the vertical mini drama series, Cheer Up Baby! (DramaBox). I loved my experience on set and met some amazing people! Go check it out if you havent seen it yet!

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Every opportunity is a chance to network, especially in LA. In my job at Disney, where I was placed into those “elevator pitch” situations daily… I learned that an authentic connection is key to actually getting somewhere with networking.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @noah_neitch

Image Credits
Connor Clayton Photography

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