What are the benefits in acting?

What are the benefits in acting?
Acting is a good way to build confidence & gain invaluable experience , all while making good friends at the same time. Whilst in rehearsal, you are trained in many areas such as singing, dancing, acting to name a few, and in local theatre companies, all this is usually done by professionals who volunteer their time, and would often charge to teach these skills.
It's a great hobby in a safe, welcoming environment which can ultimately give the training/confidence required to enter a career in their chosen field.