Matthew Elijah Bell
- Actor
- Writer
Matthew Elijah Bell is an emerging creative force from Chicago, Illinois, known for his multidimensional work as an actor, fashion designer, recording artist, and podcast host. A dynamic youth visionary, Bell is the Founder & CEO of 14th Pharaoh Apparel, an organic luxury street wear brand rooted in cultural storytelling, and the creator and host of The Next Breath, a youth-led podcast platform focused on purpose-driven conversations and creativity.
In film and television, Bell appears in the Chicago Votes documentary Silenced (2025) and holds a featured acting role as a ninja in the upcoming action short Blade of the Waning Kingdom (2025).
Under the stage name Velly Carbone, Bell performs original music and spoken word at civic events and festivals, including Chicago Appreciation Day, Taste for the Homeless, and This is Life Chi. He was also a keynote speaker at the City of Chicago's Ignite Your Future Youth Summit in 2025.
In film and television, Bell appears in the Chicago Votes documentary Silenced (2025) and holds a featured acting role as a ninja in the upcoming action short Blade of the Waning Kingdom (2025).
Under the stage name Velly Carbone, Bell performs original music and spoken word at civic events and festivals, including Chicago Appreciation Day, Taste for the Homeless, and This is Life Chi. He was also a keynote speaker at the City of Chicago's Ignite Your Future Youth Summit in 2025.
