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From Chicago to Aurora to Naperville - standout performers across Illinois, ready for film, television, commercial, and background work.

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JW Manley
Chicago, Illinois

John Manley is a Chicago-based brand strategist and marketing executive making his way into the world of film and television. With decades of experience presenting, performing, and connecting with audiences, he brings confidence, authenticity, and a strong on-camera presence to background and featured roles. John lives in Lake Forest with his family and is available for productions throughout the Chicago area.

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Anthony McDonald
Professional
Aurora, Illinois
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O, Illinois
Myles Brown
Chicago, Illinois

I love art and inspiring people. I’m in the security industry. I’ve worked event staff for multiple festivals and concert venues and also I’ve been the door guy at high end clubs as well. As far as my artistry, I am a hip hop artist, my stage name is Moseh Dough. I definitely been on stage before in town and out. So I’m not afraid being in front of camera or in the spotlight in general.

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Jeremiah
Some
Chicago, Illinois

Im a professional chef trying to do new things

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Lauren Lea Craig
Moderate
Chicago, Illinois

My verified Instagram is @nolaloloc amd for sone public use it is: @laurenleacraig and includes a few self-tapes. Please feel free to request any other headshots or professional reels or refer to the YouTube links above. I am managed by LBI Entertainment via Chuck Pachecco with oversight by Rick Yorn. As an on-set and remote co-worker I'm reliable, trustworthy, confident, friendly, a little goofy and somewhat self-deprecating but always very professional. I learn very quickly and communicate clearly and I work hard to interpret, collaborate and execute the vision of the character or role. I recently started pursuing work in front of the camera again and I'm currently studying at Jim Gleason's The Working Actor's Studio in Metairie, LA, The Actor's Apothecary in New Orleans, LA and Shari Shaw Studios in Los Angeles, CA. I spent about 20 years in Chicago in sales which allowed me to meet people across the country and build my interaction experience and communication skills with all different types of people from lots of different types of places all over the country. I'm an EMBA from Northwestern Kellogg and I'm really proud of the fact that I am a keen observer and I can talk about just about anything with anybody! A fun fact about me is that I'm not a great singer and so I've completed over 100+ hours of karaoke to build up my performance skills. It was some of the best training I've had to date.

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Christina O'Brien
Moderate
Chicago, Illinois

I am a medical professional with 32 years experience; 19 years as a nurse and ten years as an Executive Director. As a nurse I specialize in dementia, giving myself experience in improvising. Experience in commercials. Love for travel and am willing to get myself to locations if needed. Looking forward to helping make your project a successful one.

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Andrea C Williams
Moderate
Chicago, Illinois

Andrea brings a rare blend of lived experience, leadership, and authenticity to every role, creating performances grounded in real-world perspective and human connection. Her extensive career leading teams, mentoring athletes, public speaking, and operating in high-pressure environments gives her a natural presence for roles requiring leadership, confidence, and credibility. Andrea is especially suited for sports-centered projects and authority-based characters including coaches, athletic directors, educators, executives, investigators, community leaders, and professional mentors.Trains with Vaga Bond and The Chicago Actors Studio 1 of 3 Lead Role Northwestern Health Film Stand In ; Chicago Fire, Chicago PD Featured BG ; Barbershop, The Chi Retired WBB NCAA College Coach 28 yr career

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Christine Nesci
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Chicago, Illinois

I have tons of time on my hands as I recently sold the business I created 15 years ago - an indoor cycling/personal training/barre/yoga studio. I would love to be an extra and I’m available last minute too.

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Chloe Wakayama
Chicago, Illinois
Mya Rochelle
Springfield, Illinois

I am very bubbly naturally! but I have RBF, so I am good for more alt with my look as well. I am new to this industry, so I am very moldable, excited, fresh & determined!

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Kendell Miller
Chicago, Illinois
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Casting markets in Illinois

Casting Companion connects productions with performers across Illinois, including talent in and around Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Rockford, Joliet, Springfield, and Evanston. Whether you’re casting for film, television, commercials, or background work, our featured members are profile-complete and ready to be contacted.

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