Piven, charismatic, balding and bearded, with a beautifully resonant voice, spent some time as an acting teacher at Northwestern University, offering his expertise in improvisation as well as his peculiarly sage view of life, combining a respect for zen and the torah.
Piven, a charismatic individual with a distinctive voice, was an acting teacher at Northwestern University who combined elements of Zen philosophy and Jewish teachings in his approach to life.