Talent agents represent actors, helping them find auditions for theatre, on-camera and voiceover.
Here is a list of Chicago Talent Agents, with up-to-date contact information and websites. The talent agents on this list are all currently working in the Chicago area.
Be sure to look over these Chicago talent agents’ websites carefully. Many agencies have different submission requirements, as well as preferred contact methods. If submitting by mail, always include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Before submitting yourself to any of these Chicago talent agents, make sure your resume is up to industry standards. Check out our Resume Formatting Guidelines if you need help!
Chicago Talent Agencies: SAG-AFTRA Franchised
10 Talent Agency
212 N. Sangamon
Chicago, IL 60607
(312)-618-7474
Agent: Jacyln Hergott
Submissions by email. Check agency website for instructions.
Actors Talent Group
410 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 733
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 588-1309
Agent: Maryann Ziesch
Also accepts email submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Email: talent-request@actorstalentgroup.com
Ambassador Talent
180 N. Michigan, Suite 533
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 641-3491
https://www.ambassadortalent.com/
Agent: Susan Sherman
Check agency website for instructions on submissions.
Babes ‘N Beaus Chicago
104 S Washington St. UNIT 2,
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 794-9774
https://www.babesnbeauschicago.com
Agency Directors: Don & Joanna Underwood
Check agency website for instructions.
bmg Talent
800 W Huron St, Suite 3N
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 829-9100
Adult On Camera Agent: Isabella Weiss
Youth Agent: Alexa Lushetsky
Also accepts electronic submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
DDO Artists Agency
5215 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 302
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 319-2888
Agents: KaCee Hudson, Jillian Skale
Also accepts electronic submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
DeSanti Talent Agency
1934 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-2000
Agent: Sylvia Martinez-Johnson
Also accepts electronic submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Dream Team Talent
(773) 917-3900
https://www.dreamteamtalent.com
Accepts email submissions only, check agency website for instructions.
Hayes Talent Agency
Cinespace Studios
2558 W. 16th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 565-4422
Owner/Agent: Michelle Hayes
Accepts email submissions only, check agency website for instructions.
Gray Talent Group
727 S. Dearborn St., Suite 312
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-1659
Owner/Agent: Dawn Gray
On-Camera: Kiki Kapral
Also accepts electronic submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Grossman & Jack Talent
33 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 587-1155
On-Camera: Bob Schroeder, Donna Simon, Heather Shaw Olofson
Also accepts electronic submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Lily’s Talent Agency, Inc.
1017 W. Washington, Ste. 2C
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 601-2345
On-Camera: Courtney Stump
Online submissions only. Check agency website for instructions.
NV Talent
900 N. Franklin St., #709
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 601-2354
Voice Agent: Debby Kotzen
Also accepts online submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Paonessa Talent Agency
1512 N. Fremont St., Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 360-8749
Owner/Agent: Marisa Paonessa
Agent: Deven Hartley
For Submissions, mail a headshot, resume, cover letter, and self-addressed stamped envelope
Promote Talent Agency
1200 W. 35th Street, Suite 12110
Chicago, IL 60609
(773-475-6286)
Founder/Agent: Veva Riley
Online submissions only. Check agency website for instructions.
The Rock Agency
Online submissions only. Check agency website for instructions.
Shirley Hamilton, Inc.
333 E. Ontario St., #302-B
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-4700
President/Director: Lynne Hamilton
Agents: Laurie Hamilton, Adam Patla, Lara Freeman-Erbin
Also accepts online submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Stewart Talent
400 N. Michigan Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 943-3131
Director: Sam Samuelson
Theatre: Jim McCaffrey
Film/TV: Jenny Wilson
Film/TV: Todd Turina
Submit 2 headshots and resumes
Also accepts email submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Email: chicago.legit@stewarttalent.com
Talent X Alexander
Owner/Agent: Laura Alexander
On Camera- Lisa Mooney
Submissions accepted via email at Submissions@talentxalexander.
Chicago Non-Union Talent Agencies
Karen Stavins Enterprises
230 E. Ohio St. #207
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 938-1140
Submit headshot “ATTN: New Talent”
Also accepts online submissions. Check the agency website for instructions.
Paige Model & Talent
(847) 910-2645
paigetalentchicago@gmail.com
Agency Director: Paige Ehlman
Email submissions only. Check agency website for instructions.
Talent Group
4755 N Hermitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-2288
Agents: Brian Boden, Jaimese Lewis
Submissions instructions on the agency website.
YJB Talent Agency
300 N. LaSalle St., Suite 4925
Chicago, IL 60654
Email submissions to: yjbtalentmidwest@gmail.com
Chicago ATA Agencies
Big Mouth Talent
5100 North Ravenswood, Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 421-4400
Agent: Brooke Tonneman
Agent: Kelly Wilkening
Also accepts electronic submissions. Check agency website for instructions.
Gill Talent Group
The Artists Lofts
2147 South Lumber Street #511C
Chicago, IL 60616
312-998-0075
Lead Agent: April Maria Williams
