IAN PAUL CUSTER returns to TimeLine with TO MASTER THE ART, having previously appeared in 33 VARIATIONS (Jeff Award – Production), TO MASTER THE ART (TimeLine/Broadway Playhouse), and WEEKEND.  Chicago credits include BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Jeff Awards – Ensemble, Musical), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and THE COLUMNIST (American Blues); BAD JEWS (Theater Wit); ANNIE BOSH IS MISSING (Steppenwolf, Next Up); HIGH HOLIDAYS (Goodman); and PRINCESS AND THE PEA (Marriott). Regional credits include HERO: THE MUSICAL (Asolo Rep) and PETER PAN (360 Entertainment, London, UK). Television credits include APB and EMPIRE (FOX); and CHICAGO FIRE and CHICAGO P.D. (NBC). Ian received a BFA degree in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, is an ensemble member of American Blues Theater, and is represented by Gray Talent Group.