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Send us a textEpisode 506"Cobra Kai"Actor: Patrick Luwis (Axel Kovačević)Patrick Luwis is an immensley talented actor who made his debut as Axel Kovačević in part 2 of season 6 in Cobra Kai. He is terrfying, believable and a down right force on and off the mat.This is a really fun interview, sprinkled with interesting tidbits about Patrick, Cobra Kai and his character Axel Kovačević.Patrick Luwis is an actor from Washington, DC. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Rhetoric from Hampden-Sydney College, where he performed as a lead in six plays. He also studied at the University of Oxford in England and in New Zealand at the University of Auckland, which he regards as one of the best times of his life because, for once, his American accent was considered cool. In Los Angeles, he has trained at studios and with coaches such as Margie Haber, Howard Fine, Lesly Kahn, Stan Kirsch, Sara Mornell, and The Groundlings.www.mmcpodast.comhttps://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#cobrakai #cobrakai6 #thekaratekid #karatekid #cobrakaiedits

Eric Nenninger, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Forrest Gump, a 1994 comedy-drama film. Eric shares what it's like having a career as an actor for film, television, and theater. He discusses landing his role on Malcolm in the Middle, teaching acting at Lesly Kahn & Co. in Los Angeles, and filming Generation Kill in South Africa. Eric plays our “Box of Chocolates” game. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericnenninger or IMDb. Find more of his work at activepitch.com/ericnenninger. Stream HBO's Winning Time and Generation Kill on Max and Malcolm in the Middle on Hulu. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeinthecredits/support

Brit McCrae is a fast-rising actor, producer, and Co-Founder of KINO, a film-tech company seeking to make a more equitable film & tv industry.In this conversation, we dive into her journey into the wild-west of the entertainment industry and how she best finds balance while pursuing a career in the creative space; how do you find balance financially; how do you balance creative work for the soul and creative work for the roof over your head; how do you maintain your sanity; how do you find elements of control in a space that can feel so uncontrollable? While this conversation may be geared towards creatives (especially actors!), there are nuggets of gold for anyone who is looking to explore a creative pursuit or find balance in a space that isn't 100% within our control. Meet Brit MacRaeHailing from Toronto, Canada, Brit MacRae is a fast-rising actor/producer based in Los Angeles, California. Brit had her sights on the entertainment industry at the young age of 15 when she moved out on her own to attend the Etobicoke School of the Arts, to major in Theatre and trained through Conservatory Canada in Classical Voice. After a quick artistic pause to pursue a science degree, Brit made the big move to Los Angeles where she continued to hone her craft, training with Lesly Kahn, Anthony Meindl, and UCB. In 2018, Brit booked her first role as Jamie in the sci-fi thriller THE EDEN THEORY alongside Jeffrey Weissman (BACK TO THE FUTURE) and Carel Struycken (THE ADDAMS FAMILY). Her big break came in 2021, when she was cast as Jessica Hicks; a series regular in the highly- acclaimed television series DEPARTURE (Global/Peacock) starring opposite Emmy Award-winning actor Archie Panjabi (THE GOOD WIFE) and Eric McCormack (WILL AND GRACE). Since then, Brit has amassed a growing number of works in major film and television productions including NEON LIGHTS (Netflix) and HUDSON & REX (Citytv). She can also be seen in the new romantic film WRITING A LOVE SONG and mystery sci-fi series HIDDEN SPRINGS. In 2022, Brit co-founded KINO, a venture-backed film tech company with the mission to create greater equitability for artists in the film and television industry. Outside of acting and tech, Brit's many interests include travel surfing, reading, and boxing.

Paul reads three of his latest pieces from his Substack, Money and the Meaning of Life, including: Dare to Suck: What you can learn about improvement from acting coach Lesly Kahn and author Mark Manson The Secret to Being Very, Very Rich Nobody Needs a House with 8 Toilets

Lesly Kahn, Artistic Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss 1923, a 2022 drama series. Lesly shares what it's like having a career as an acting teacher and coach in Los Angeles and globally. She discusses how her first teaching job drastically changed her life, the differences between teaching and coaching actors, how a well crafted TV show can transport the viewer to another time and place, and the importance of creating your own content. She also dissects Helen Mirren's monologue in 1923. Lesly plays our “Movie Monologues” game. Follow Lesly Kahn on Instagram and Twitter @leslykahn or IMDb. Learn more about classes and coaching at leslykahn.com. Watch Picard on Paramount Plus. Check out Tobin Mitnick's book, Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide wherever you buy books. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge

We hung out with the wonderful & talented Arianna Papalexopoulos. A San Francisco native of Greek and Italian descent, Arianna currently resides in West Hollywood, California. Arianna trained at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco and then made her move to Los Angeles where she graduated from UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. After graduation, she studied with Groundlings, Lesly Kahn, and Tess Kirsch. She has performed at SF Sketchfest with San Francisco's comedy troupe, Killing My Lobster, and her latest voice over booking was for Uber Safety. Arianna tried her hand at stand-up comedy, taking the mic at Flappers Comedy quickly followed by a performance at The Comedy Store. She is currently developing a feature length film while her two short films that she co-produced circulate in various film festivals, including the Napa Valley Film Festival and San Francisco Greek Film Festival. Comedy is her strength and she continuously writes, acts, and produces sketches for her channel, TwinGirlPeeks. apactress.com instagram.com/ariannapapalexopoulos

Tammy Dahlstrom currently stars as the as the take-no-b.s. undercover U.S. Marshall ‘Diane' in the new Dekkoo original comedy series, MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE.Previously, she gained tons of fans recurring as the farmer-turned-frontier woman ‘Martha' alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi in Season 3 of the TBS comedy series, MIRACLE WORKERS: OREGON TRAIL.She also recurred as the uber-assistant ‘Gloria' in Season Three of Mike Judge's critically acclaimed HBO series, SILICON VALLEY. Her previous television credits also include: LIFE IN PIECES, LUCIFER, JUST ADD MAGIC, TOGETHERNESS, CRIMINAL MINDS, THE MIDDLE, HOUSE OF LIES, GREY'S ANATOMY, CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT BEHAVIOR, HOUSE M.D., MONK, AWAKE and many others.On the big screen she's appeared in numerous indie films, including John Asher's PO, Dave Barry's COMPLETE GUIDE TO GUYS, EM and STRAIGHT-JACKET. This California native got her start as a commercial kid at the age of three when she was on the box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and starred in the commercial. The strawberry-blonde found continued success in commercials and has appeared in over 100 national and regional spots to date. Tammy has studied with some of the most respected acting coaches in the business, including Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber and Tom Todoroff. She is a proud USC Trojan, a self-confessed ‘foodie' and dedicated dog lover.Support the show

ARW interviews her Lesly Kahn acting class friend, Crystal Loverro, about her extremely impressive acting career thus far, why she moved from NY to OR to Los Angeles, CA, and how she is using her unconventional image to garner MILLIONS of views across the internet. Follow her on all socials @CrystalLoverro  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we will be learning how Kristen Van Nest went from stand-up to writing & directing. Kristen Van Nest is a comedian, writer, actor, and director based in Los Angeles, CA. She's a House , Team performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade, is training with Lesly Kahn, and a Series Regular on The Chunky Zeta on Amazon Prime. She started her comedic career in Shanghai doing stand up and improv.Join us live this Thursday at 8pm UK time.THE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE, WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSIf you want to sponsor CJ Aggett on The Frontline 100k Walk, please visit here: https://events.soldierscharity.org/fundraisers/christopheraggettFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through #Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our #FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286

Lauren Harris, a Philadelphia Native, graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a double major in Dramatic Arts (emphasis on Acting) and Spanish (fluent). She has studied at the Berridge Conservatory in Normandy, France,  The British American Dramatic Academy in London, England, and The Pig Iron Theatre Company in Philadelphia, PA. Locally, she has studied with Margie Haber, Judy Kain, Annie Grindlay, Ivana Chubbuck Studios, Tyler Poelle and Lesly Kahn and is currently in the advanced level of Groundlings. Lauren has portrayed numerous roles both on the stage and in film and television, and also wrote, produced, and co-starred in a feminist web-series titled It's A Girl Thing, that was highly regarded in over 14 international film festivals. Most recently, she made her directing debut with Defining Dodo, a short film meant to shine a light on Latinx/LGTBQ issues, and will be releasing a documentary on human trafficking in the Philadelphia area this fall. She is also a board member of SheNYC, that works to produce female driven plays. Additionally, she co-hosts the modern comedic dating podcast, Damsels in the DMs. Lauren is a dog mom to a miniature poodle named Ernest "Ernie" Worthing, a self-proclaimed foodie, avid hiker, and can be found most days leaving LAX. https://www.laurenelizabethharris.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wvuncommonplace/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wvuncommonplace/support

We are delighted to have Sean Cook on the show with us today! Sean joins us from L.A. where he has worked and studied for over 13 years. He trained at The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, Lesly Kahn and Company, Sam Christensen Studios, John Rosenfeld Studios, and was an associate instructor at L.A. On-Camera Training Center. Sean has worked with numerous celebrity actors and directors including; Antonio Banderas, Jimmi Simpson, Steve Zahn, Seth MacFarlane, and Jon Favreau. He is represented by Unified Management, The Wayne Agency, and Brick-House Talent. Mr. Cook earned an MFA in Performance Pedagogy from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently teaching out of Sean Cook Studio. In addition to producing, directing, and acting, Sean also works as an Intimacy Coach for set and stage. He is a member of the Michael Chekhov Association, the National Alliance of Acting Teachers, and the American Alliance for Theatre and Education and has trained extensively with Theatrical Intimacy Education. He has recently opened the world premiere of Unsung and Julian the Humble by Rosalind Reynolds, as well as the world premiere of Priestess of the Witch Goddess at the Sylvia Center for the Arts in Bellingham, Washington as a Co-Director. The performances were live-streamed for audiences using a seven-camera setup and live edit. Sean is teaching now at AMDA in the Acting for Camera department within the BFA Acting program. This episode was produced on the unceded ancestral territory of the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Bodéwadmiakiwen, and Miami. This episode was edited by Emery Lade, with original intro and outro music by Marc Young. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prints-unedited/support

Imagine getting your SAG-AFTRA card via Breaking Bad alongside Aaron Paul. Not bad, huh?That's what happened to rising actor Sarah Minnich, student of acting coach Lesly Kahn, who has gone on to feature alongside Hollywood greats like Nicolas Cage, Matthew Broderick, and can now be seen in the Netflix Original Army of the Dead (directed and co-written by Zack Snyder).In a generous interview Sarah shares with us the story of her acting journey, from being accepted into UCLA but being unable to attend due to financial circumstances, to game- changing acting coaching from Lesly Kahn, callback advice and things to avoid as an actor on set. Some of Sarah's other credits include Amazon Original Them (2021),  From Dusk Till Dawn: The TV Series (2016) and Better Call Saul (2015 - 2018).Army of the Dead (2021) stars Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell and Ana de la Reguera and is OUT NOW!CREDITS:Presenter: Aiysha JebaliYouTube Video Editor, VFX & Artwork: Richard WilliamsAudio Podcast Editor: Juana RubioShowreel courtesy of Elite Publicity / Sarah MinnichImages of Sarah Minnich: Lesley Bryce

Tammy Dahlstrom currently recurs as the farmer-turned-frontier woman ‘Martha' alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi in Season 3 of the TBS comedy series, Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail.Audiences will recognize Tammy from her recurring role as the uber-assistant ‘Gloria' in Mike Judge's critically acclaimed HBO series, Silicon Valley. She has appeared on numerous network television shows, including Lucifer, Just Add Magic, Criminal Minds, Life in Pieces, Grey's Anatomy, The Middle, Togetherness, House of Lies, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, House M.D., Monk, Awake and many others. On the big screen, Tammy has emerged in many notable indie films, including John Asher's autism-drama A Boy Named Po, humor columnist and author Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys, dramatic-thriller EM, and the romantic comedy Straight-Jacket. She can be seen in the upcoming gripping tale of foster kids and human trafficking, Wake-Up.A California native, Tammy got her start as a commercial kid at the age of three when she was on the box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and starred in the commercial. The strawberry-blonde found continued success in commercials and has appeared in over 100 national and regional spots to date. To hone her skills, Tammy has studied with some of the most respected acting coaches in the business, including Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber and Tom Todoroff. She is a proud USC Trojan, a self-confessed ‘foodie' and dedicated dog lover.https://tammydahlstrom.com/Kristina Rienzi is an author, certified professional coach, and perpetual work in progress. She has dedicated her life through psychology, coaching, leadership, and writing to inspire and empower others. In her free time, Kristina can be found watching Lifetime or Hallmark, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio, or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. Besides spending time with loved ones, Kristina is happiest with her toes in the sand (or by the fire) and wine in her hand. Her debut novel Choosing Evil was an Amazon Bestseller, and her latest novel Among Us was featured on Audible's ACX University, as well as Audible's Editor's Select Pick. Kristina also holds a MA, CPC, ELI-MP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and a CiHS. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband and daughter.https://kristinarienzi.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Tammy Dahlstrom currently recurs as the farmer-turned-frontier woman ‘Martha' alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi in Season 3 of the TBS comedy series, Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail.Audiences will recognize Tammy from her recurring role as the uber-assistant ‘Gloria' in Mike Judge's critically acclaimed HBO series, Silicon Valley. She has appeared on numerous network television shows, including Lucifer, Just Add Magic, Criminal Minds, Life in Pieces, Grey's Anatomy, The Middle, Togetherness, House of Lies, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, House M.D., Monk, Awake and many others. On the big screen, Tammy has emerged in many notable indie films, including John Asher's autism-drama A Boy Named Po, humor columnist and author Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys, dramatic-thriller EM, and the romantic comedy Straight-Jacket. She can be seen in the upcoming gripping tale of foster kids and human trafficking, Wake-Up.A California native, Tammy got her start as a commercial kid at the age of three when she was on the box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and starred in the commercial. The strawberry-blonde found continued success in commercials and has appeared in over 100 national and regional spots to date. To hone her skills, Tammy has studied with some of the most respected acting coaches in the business, including Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber and Tom Todoroff. She is a proud USC Trojan, a self-confessed ‘foodie' and dedicated dog lover.https://tammydahlstrom.com/Kristina Rienzi is an author, certified professional coach, and perpetual work in progress. She has dedicated her life through psychology, coaching, leadership, and writing to inspire and empower others. In her free time, Kristina can be found watching Lifetime or Hallmark, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio, or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. Besides spending time with loved ones, Kristina is happiest with her toes in the sand (or by the fire) and wine in her hand. Her debut novel Choosing Evil was an Amazon Bestseller, and her latest novel Among Us was featured on Audible's ACX University, as well as Audible's Editor's Select Pick. Kristina also holds a MA, CPC, ELI-MP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and a CiHS. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband and daughter.https://kristinarienzi.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Liz began her career as most standup comedians do: as a tenured law professor. Liz won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival and Ladies of Laughter Competition, has been featured in a full article in the Wall Street Journal, and has opened for Myq Kaplan and Maria Bamford. Liz was also a part of the Seattle International Comedy Competition and will be a part of the upcoming HBO Women in Comedy Festival. As an actor, Liz has appeared on ABC's FOR LIFE and CBS's BULL, and is on the faculty at Lesly Kahn & Co., the Los Angeles acting studio. Today we discuss the loss of Liz's father to heart disease in 2020. @lizglazer Liz attended the University of Pennsylvania, receiving her B.A. magna cum laude and M.A. in Philosophy. Liz then attended the University of Chicago Law School where she was a member of the Law Review. While she was a law professor, Liz published law review articles in the Northwestern University Law Review, the Georgetown Law Journal, the Harvard Journal of Law & Gender, the Columbia Law Review Sidebar, and more. AND THEN, Liz gave it all up to do comedy, where her material draws from her own life as a lesbian, a rabbi's wife, and a former lawyer. Liz's Rec: https://750words.com/ http://www.dearlizglazer.com/ Say hi! @dyingoflaughter_podcast / DyingOfLaughterPodcast@gmail.com Do you like this show? Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts is extremely appreciated...I read & cherish every single one! @_ChelsWhoElse_ | www.ChelsWhoElse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terrence Terrell is the definition of what it means to be a multi-hyphenate creator. As an actor, author, musician, and all-around storyteller, Terrence works from a place of love in all that he does and towards everyone he meets. After falling in love with acting while doing plays in college, Terrence zeroed-in on the steps he would need to take to make acting into a professional career. Spending years studying a variety of different methods, Terrence details the value he gained from each and every teacher he crossed paths with along the way including the comedic techniques of Lesly Kahn, to the imagination-based practices of Diana Castle. Throughout today’s interview, Terrence stresses that no one is going to work harder for yourself than you. Whether you’re represented or not, taking paid or unpaid work, Terrence emphasizes the importance of staying working as a working actor. Today, Terrence shares his experiences on everything from auditioning, to creating his character for the CBS comedy “B Positive”, to his Emmy-Award win in Issa Rae’s “Giants.” Not only does Terrence have an extensive list of acting credits, but he’s also a talented writer who has authored a series of successful children’s books including “Blacky”, “The Shes”, “The Crown Kids”, and “My Little Black Book.” Today’s episode centers around themes of dedication, hard work, resilience, and above all, the love of creating. Guest links: WEBSITE: TerrenceTerrell.com IMDB: Terrence Terrell INSTAGRAM: @iamterrencet TWITTER: @IAMTERRENCET ICROWNEDME: Book & Merch For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me (@alyshiaochse)! Show Links: THE NEW TRIPLE THREAT: A Membership for Today's Savvy Actor COACHING: Click here for acting coaching from Alyshia CONSULTING: Click here to get consulting from Alyshia INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher Credits: WRITER: Erin McCluskey SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Clarke Wolfe is an actress, an entertainment host, and a producer originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She was last seen in the horror comedy "Satanic Panic" with Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. This Christmas, Clarke stars opposite genre icon Barbara Crampton in the segment "A Christmas Miracle" featured in the holiday horror anthology "Deathcember."Clarke began her theatre career as a small child and hasn't stopped since, having appeared on stages in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. She most recently produced and co-starred in SLASHED! The Musical, an original horror-comedy musical, that had its world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. After quickly selling out its initial run, SLASHED! was nominated for Best Musical and the Encore! Producer's Award.In addition to stage credits that include leading roles in classics like "Barefoot In The Park", "Oleanna," and "Macbeth," Clarke has been seen on screens big and small, leading short films "Where Are You?," "The Drawing," and the upcoming satirical comedy "Poltergays!". She is currently a student at Lesly Kahn and Company.A popular correspondent for DC Comics, IMDb, Nerdist, Syfy, and many more, Clarke Wolfe has become one of the most prominent female voices within the geek culture space. Most recently for over 400 episodes, Clarke was a regular cast member on the DC Universe chat show "DC Daily."A well-known figure in the horror community, Clarke was the creator, showrunner, and host of "Collider Nightmares," a video discussion show for Complex Media that welcomed guests including Academy Award winners Guillermo del Toro, Geena Davis, and Gore Verbinski. Her thoughts and analysis on the controversial genre have been read by millions online and she has brought her love of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy to events around the world including San Diego Comic Con, SXSW, Paley Fest, New York Comic Con, and LA Comic Con.Clarke Wolfe's pop culture knowledge has been lauded throughout the digital space. A fan of entertainment across the board, Clarke has interviewed and shared the stage with many world-renowned cultural icons and in 2015, she was named Editor-In-Chief of the beloved brand Amy Poehler's Smart Girls for the Legendary Digital Network.She has also made a name for herself in the online trivia world. In 2016 Clarke was voted "Rookie of the Year" of Skybound Entertainment's eSports trivia league the Movie Trivia Schmoedown. Just a short time later, she and Rachel Cushing would team up and become two-time champions known to fans around the world as "The Shirewolves."Clarke currently splits her time between Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA. Her hobbies include golf, karaoke, and wine tasting. She also enjoys reading and is a member of two book clubs - one focusing on horror literature and one focusing on comics.

On today's episode of Let's Talk LoCo, your host Lauren Colvin is joined by Jordana Lilly to discuss writing, producing and so much more! Jordana Lilly is a California born and bred writer, actor, comedian and songstress. After growing up in the Silicon Valley and feeling stupid all her life because she wasn't Steve Jobs, she went on to find her niche and received her BFA in Theatre Performance from Chapman University, then moved to LA and has been an impatient driver ever since! Since graduating, Jordana has starred in a plethora of cool weird immersive theatre experiences, funny films, and plenty of bad plays. She's studied at the Groundlings, Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber and all those flashy places yet somehow she still isn't famous contrary to the expectations she made for herself before graduating and entering the real world. She's thankful she hasn't "made it" yet, because it forced her to write content and create roles for herself and now she's in love with writing! Time to get talking LoCo about Writing and Producing with Jordana! Find more info at: https://letstalkloco.com/jordana-lilly Follow Let's Talk LoCo at: www.instagram.com/letstalkloco/ Follow Jordana: https://www.instagram.com/iamjordanalilly/?hl=en Check out her newest project: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/psychic-school#story

All the President's Minutes is a podcast where conversations about movies, journalism, politics and history meet. Each show we use the seminal and increasingly prescient 1976 film All The President's Men as a portal, to engage with the themes and the warnings of the film resonating since its release. For minute 94, I join actor, entertainment host, producer, podcaster and movie nerd, Clarke Wolfe. Clarke and I have a sprawling conversation through pop culture, experiencing COVID-19 in different US states and go long on the fact that denial does not mean something didn't happen. ------------------ About Clarke Wolfe ------------------ Clarke Wolfe is an actress, an entertainment host, and a producer originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She was last seen in the horror-comedy SATANIC PANIC with Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. This Christmas, Clarke stars opposite genre icon, Barbara Crampton, in the segment "A Christmas Miracle" featured in the holiday horror anthology DEATHCEMBER. Clarke began her theatre career as a small child and hasn't stopped since, having appeared on stages in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. She most recently produced and co-starred in SLASHED! The Musical, an original horror-comedy musical, that had its world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. After quickly selling out its initial run, SLASHED! was nominated for Best Musical and the Encore! Producer's Award. In addition to stage credits that include leading roles in classics like BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, OLEANNA, and MACBETH, Clarke has been seen on screens big and small, leading short films WHERE ARE YOU?, THE DRAWING, and the upcoming satirical comedy POLTERGAYS!. She is currently a student at Lesly Kahn and Company. A popular correspondent for DC Comics, IMDb, Nerdist, Syfy, and many more, Clarke Wolfe has become one of the most prominent female voices within the geek culture space. Most recently for over 400 episodes, Clarke was a regular cast member on the DC Universe chat show DC DAILY. A well-known figure in the horror community, Clarke was the creator, showrunner, and host of COLLIDER NIGHTMARES, a video discussion show for Complex Media that welcomed guests including Academy Award winners Guillermo del Toro, Geena Davis, and Gore Verbinski. Her thoughts and analysis on the controversial genre have been read by millions online, and she has brought her love of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy to events around the world including San Diego Comic-Con, SXSW, Paley Fest, New York Comic Con, and LA Comic-Con. Clarke Wolfe's pop culture knowledge has been lauded throughout the digital space. A fan of entertainment across the board, Clarke has interviewed and shared the stage with many world-renowned cultural icons, and in 2015, she was named Editor-In-Chief of the beloved brand Amy Poehler's Smart Girls for the Legendary Digital Network. She has also made a name for herself in the online trivia world. In 2016 Clarke was voted "Rookie of the Year" of Skybound Entertainment's eSports trivia league the Movie Trivia Schmoedown. Just a short time later, she and Rachel Cushing would team up and become two-time champions known to fans around the world as "The Shirewolves." Clarke currently splits her time between Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA. Her hobbies include golf, karaoke, and wine tasting. She also enjoys reading and is a member of two book clubs — one focusing on horror literature and one focusing on comics. *Twitter:* *@clarkewolfe* ( https://twitter.com/clarkewolfe ) *Website:* https://www.clarkewolfe.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor  Rich Redmond! Rich Redmond is a top call and highly influential touring/recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville and Los Angeles. Rich’s versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today's top talents. Rich has toured/recorded/performed with the “who’s who” of the music world:  Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Chris Cornell, Joe Perry, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Derek Trucks, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Lit, Travis Tritt, Kelly Hansen (Foreigner), Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship), Thompson Square, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Steel Magnolia, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, Susan Ashton, Deana Carter, Marty Stuart, 1,000 Horses, Chris Stapleton, Montgomery Gentry, Alabama, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, Jennifer Nettles, Sara Evans, Darius Rucker, Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Emily West, The Pointer Sisters, Lauren Alaina, Tyler Farr, Flaco Jiminez. Brantley Gilbert, Hank Williams III, Doc Walker, Gene Watson, Mindy McCready, Richie McDonald, Andi Griggs, Jedd Hughes, Patricia Conroy, Earl Thomas Conley, Catherine Britt, Anita Cochran, Jim Brickman, John Anderson, Lila McCann, Lindsay Ell, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Peterson, The Roadhammers, The Stellas, Rushlow, Chuck Wicks, Steve Allen, Phyllis Diller, Kid Rock, Brad Gillis, Julian Coryell, Chris Daughtry, Charles Kelley, and many others.  Rich has played drums and percussion on 27 #1 singles with sales well over the 20 million mark. As a high-energy live showman, Rich plays sold out shows nightly in amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums across the world, reaching over 2 million fans per year. Rich has appeared multiple times on a trail of television shows such as Saturday Night Live, The Voice, American Idol, The Grammy Awards, The Tonight Show (with Leno, O’Brien and Fallon), The Today Show, Conan O' Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, Good Morning America, Ellen, The CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, ACA Awards, as well as being prominently featured in 19 music popular music videos. Rich has produced 3 #1 hits for the groups Thompson Square and Parmalee. As a songwriter, Rich has celebrated 3 #1 songs with Australia’s “The Wolfe Brothers”.      As an international motivational speaker, Rich brings his "CRASH Course For Success" motivational drumming event to drum shops, music stores, high schools, colleges and corporate events across the world. Some of Rich’s clients include Cisco, Johnson and Johnson, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Presidio, Hard Rock Café and many others. Rich has presented at The Percussive Arts Society Convention in 2011 and 2013. Rich is an adjunct faculty member at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood and The Drummer’s Collective in New York City. Rich began playing drums at age 8 and eventually played in the prestigious 1:00 Lab Band at The University of North Texas. Receiving his Master's Degree in Music Education, Rich now combines his classical training and 'street smarts' musicianship to bring his passion filled drumming to the world. Rich was named  “Country Drummer of The Year” in Modern Drummer Magazine in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Rich was voted “Best Country Drummer” and “Clinician” by both Modern Drummer and Drum! Magazines for several years. Rich’s first book, “FUNdamentals of Drumming For Kids ages 5-10” is published by Modern Drummer and is an Amazon best seller. Rich’s second book. “CRASH Course For Success: 5 Ways To Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life” is available in 3 formats and is also an Amazon bestseller.  Rich is also a columnist for Modern Drummer, Drum!, Rhythm, In Tune and Canadian Musician magazines.  As a SAG actor, Rich has appeared in films such as  “All Light Will End” on Netflix and SYFY Channel’s hit show “Happy”. Rich has been studying at Lesly Kahn and Company since 2019.  You can download or subscribe to our podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!   Click Here To Listen! There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor  Vikki Kelleher! Leaving Saint Paul, Minnesota, Victoria Garcia Kelleher, moved to Los Angeles to follow her passion for acting. In no time, she landed her first guest appearance opposite Jennifer Aniston on the hit NBC show FRIENDS. She didn’t stop there, but became an anomaly, booking only the top shows in the industry. She has worked with such powerhouses as Steven Spielberg, Sally Field, and Patricia Heaton. Sometime during all of this, Vikki managed to marry her college sweetheart and have two wonderful children, but she didn’t settle down. She continued to hone her skills through the ever-challenging craft of improvisation at the renowned ImprovOlympic West, as well as remaining committed to exploring her craft through stage work, studying and teaching with her amazing acting teacher, Lesly Kahn. Most recently, she recurred on GOOD TROUBLE, and is the TV voice for Northwestern Mutual. You can download or subscribe to our podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!   Click Here To Listen! There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

Alice Ko is an actress and singer.  The Hong Kong-born American actress is known for her subtle dramatic roles in independent films. She has starred in festival darlings that have screened at the New Orleans Film Festival, Denver Film Festival, Seattle Asian American Film Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival, and Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival among others. Her short film, "The Shuttle", is part of Cannes Court Metrage 2018.  Alice graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Chemical Engineering. She began to pursue her career in acting while working as a professional singer with San Francisco Symphony Chorus and a piano teacher. She has studied Meisner Technique at American Conservatory Theatre and Comedy Technique at Lesly Kahn & Company.  In 2014, she landed a supporting role in TV movie "Exposed" directed by Patty Jenkins and has since worked on various film and TV projects, including HBO's hit show "Silicon Valley". She is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the American Guild of Musical Artists. Alice shares how she was able to quit her full-time job in the tech industry to pursue a career in acting and singing even when she was offered $5000 more dollars from her boss.  She shares how she was able to trust her innate self to do what she loves today. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Alice's episode, Alice's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Ellen Humphreys is a New Mexico-based actress, originally born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she got her first on-set SAG film experience fresh out of high school as a stand-in, driving double, background casting associate and more. After receiving her BFA in Theatre Arts, she moved to Los Angeles and discovered Lesly Kahn’s Comedy Intensive. With a year of audition practice and practical job skills beneath her belt, she moved to New Mexico to find her place in its blossoming film & television business. Her love of acting was founded upon, and will forever be fueled by her absolute adoration of the spoken word. Some of her past productions include In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl, Home with a View of the Monster, and the films Outlaws Don’t Get Funerals, and Running with The Devil.In this conversation, we talk about her path to becoming the actor she is today, language and a fascination with people being her starting point of her career, the importance of community and her personal process of preparing for a role, the conversational nature of acting, and we have a great discussion on whether being an actor is more of an art or a craft.~SHOW NOTES:-Ellen’s website and IMDb -Ellen’s instagram, @themaverickess-Lesly Kahn & Co.-More about the film Ellen did lead casting for: The Daily Life of Mistress Red directed by Peshawn Bread-Interrogation (new series coming this year through CBS All Access)-In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)~THANK YOU FOR LISTENINGSubscribe & leave a review on iTunesHave any questions, comments or guest recommendations? Email me hereLET’S CONNECT:Follow the Process Piece instagramRuby’s instagramSubscribe to the newsletter

Claire reminds her listeners to ACTIVELY apply the tools she shares on her podcast! Big difference between sitting and listening to gems of wisdom VS taking what you hear and IMPLEMENTING them into your LIFE! Self-coaching can shift so much, but we all have our blindspots so also consider hiring a coach! It's been a game-changer for Claire, and it will be a game-changer for YOU. Believing you don't have the money for coaching juuust might not be true. Claire describes an F-Boy recently returning amidst A LOT of good happening in her life. Isn't that always the way it is? JUUUUST when your life starts becoming everything you've wanted it to be and more, there's a liiiitle test from the universe. She shares how she responded and gives thoughts on your own options for when YOUR F Boy returns... There's no right or wrong... just moving through it with INTENTION. References Brooke Castillo (creator of the thought model, Claire uses on herself and clients) Lesly Kahn . (claire's acting reacher) Urban dictionary Claire's POOSH article on Friends With Benefits Ashley Graber . (claire's therapist) Jenny Blake (claire's nutrition coach)

New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Ellen Humphreys!   In this episode of "Kahnversations," we interview Ellen Humphreys. Ellen Humphreys is a New Mexico-based actress. She was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she got her first on-set SAG film experience fresh out of high school as a stand-in, driving double, background casting associate and more. After receiving her BFA in Theatre Arts, she moved to Los Angeles and found Lesly Kahn’s Comedy Intensive. With a year of audition practice and practical job skills beneath her belt, she moved to New Mexico to find her place in its blossoming film & television biz. Her love of acting was founded upon, and will forever be fueled by her absolute adoration of the spoken word. Some favorite past productions include IN THE NEXT ROOM by Sarah Ruhl (Santa Barbara, 2016), and HOME WITH A VIEW OF THE MONSTER. Catch her in the film OUTLAWS DON’T GET FUNERALS, streaming now on Amazon and the upcoming film, RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL (starring Nicolas Cage and Laurence Fishburne). And make sure you get CBS All Access, mostly for Jordan Peele’s THE TWILIGHT ZONE, but also to see her recurring role opposite Peter Sarsgaard in INTERROGATION. Find her at ellenhumphreys.com and @themaverickess on Instagram. You can download or subscribe to our podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!       There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

In this episode of "Kahnversations," we interview Timothy Davis. Timothy Davis is an actor & writer probably best known as Chef Ryan on the hit showtime series, BILLIONS. he is the lead of the upcoming independent film DOE, also starring oscar-winner mira sorvino and Tatyana Ali from FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR.  He made his professional television debut as many new york actors do: getting shot in the face on LAW AND ORDER, in his case special victims unit, and made his professional film debut in Steven Soderbergh’s THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE.  He’s been a student at Lesly Kahn’s for over six years and a teacher here for way less than that, he’s a lifetime member of the actors studio and a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. You can download or subscribe to our podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!   There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

BEST OF 2018 (Part 1 of 2) featuring: Bobby Lee, Marcus King, Ari Shaffir, Jordan Harbinger, Maz Jobrani, Kenya Barris, Frazer Smith, Carrot Top, Steve-O, Lesly Kahn, Chris Fenton, Heather Mcdonald, Michael Uslan, Jonathan Katz, Bassem Youseff, Howard Rosenman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Larry King, Nick Swardson, Victor Levin, John Savage & Fortune Feimster.

    New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Monty Geer! In this episode of "Kahnversations," we interview Monty Geer. Monty Geer, known as "Cole" on MTV’s AWKWARD and as the guy always late to class at Lesly Kahn, has been making comedies since he was 8 years old living in the woods of Washington state. When he was 16, he moved to NYC to study at the New York Film Academy and New York University. While in New York, Monty competed in national stand-up competitions on TBS, won national sketch competitions and sold his own scripted series to MSN. Monty’s comedy got recognized, he wrote monologue jokes for over 60 episodes of LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, articles on COLLEGE HUMOR, sketches for FUNNY OR DIE, and jokes on two COMEDY CENTRAL ROASTS. That’s when Monty moved to LA and was cast in MTV’s #1 scripted and critically acclaimed series, AWKWARD. His character “Cole” was a fan favorite and the series was nominated for 3 People Choice Awards, winning one, along with winning a Teen Choice Award for Best Comedy. Monty continued his success with TruTV’s ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING and Lifetime’s MOMMY I DIDN’T DO IT. He is currently gearing up for a national college tour with RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) and MJ Dougherty (Best Selling author). It's called the ROLLER COASTER TOUR and they are giving inspirational speeches in front of colleges about how even if you “make it" life is still a roller coaster and you will always have ups and downs. The tour will begin in 2019 and is being pushed by the same publicity team that handles the Academy Awards. For showtimes and dates, you can check out his Instagram: @MontyGeer. You can download or subscribe to our podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!   There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

Lesly Kahn is the founder and artistic director of Lesly Kahn & Company, Actor Training, in Hollywood, California. With a staff and faculty of approximately 60, she teaches, trains, and prepares thousands of actors per year. Lesly has worked extensively on innumerable films, television shows and theatrical projects with countless skilled, prolific, and renowned actors.In addition, Lesly has worked with literally thousands of gifted, previously unknown actors who have since achieved success, including Academy and other Award winners and nominees such as Tiffany Haddish, Armie Hammer, And Octavia Spencer. Over the past three decades, Lesly has coached actors in major roles on pretty much every television show out there, including iconic, long-running, and hit series such as "13 Reasons Why," "Blackish," "Episodes," "Glow," "Grey’s Anatomy," "New Girl," "Saturday Night Live," "Scandal," "Stranger Things," "Transparent," and "The Walking Dead" to name just a few of their more recent (and recognized) endeavors. Her clients have also starred in seminal feature films including "Call Me By Your Name," "Die Hard," "The Help," "Hidden Figures," "Manchester By The Sea," "Mission Impossible," "Moonlight," and "The Social Network."

Lesly Kahn is the founder and artistic director of Lesly Kahn & Company, Actor Training, in Hollywood, California. With a staff and faculty of approximately 60, she teaches, trains, and prepares thousands of actors per year. Lesly has worked extensively on innumerable films, television shows and theatrical projects with countless skilled, prolific, and renowned actors.In addition, Lesly has worked with literally thousands of gifted, previously unknown actors who have since achieved success, including Academy and other Award winners and nominees such as Tiffany Haddish, Armie Hammer, And Octavia Spencer. Over the past three decades, Lesly has coached actors in major roles on pretty much every television show out there, including iconic, long-running, and hit series such as "13 Reasons Why," "Blackish," "Episodes," "Glow," "Grey’s Anatomy," "New Girl," "Saturday Night Live," "Scandal," "Stranger Things," "Transparent," and "The Walking Dead" to name just a few of their more recent (and recognized) endeavors. Her clients have also starred in seminal feature films including "Call Me By Your Name," "Die Hard," "The Help," "Hidden Figures," "Manchester By The Sea," "Mission Impossible," "Moonlight," and "The Social Network."

Chris is an American actor, from New York but lived the last 10 years in LA. Having landed a lead role in the Steven Soderbergh movie The Girlfriend Experience, after intiially being a consultant for the film due to his fitness instructor background, Chris went on to feature in Perfect, another of Soderbergh's works. He also thinks he would be a friendly vampire muppet!  Bio: Chris Santos, one of five children, was born in Long Island, New York. His first foray into acting was at the age of 12 in esteemed writer and producer Rob Weiss's (AMERICAN PSYCHO, “Entourage”) film AMONGST FRIENDS shot in his hometown on Long Island.  Santos is best known for his breakout role in the feature film THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE (directed by Steven Soderbergh) where he played the male lead opposite Sasha Grey. The film, which centers around a high-end escort 'Chelsea/Christine' (Grey) and her boyfriend 'Chris' (Santos), has since been turned into a Golden Globe-nominated drama series, airing on Starz. Santos was introduced to the film by its acclaimed writer David Levien (OCEAN'S THIRTEEN, "Billions") who at the time was his client as a personal trainer living in New York. In fact, the character 'Chris' had so many similarities to Santos, that Levien and Soderbergh decided to cast him for the role. The film further solidified his taste for acting and since then, Santos has been working ferociously to fine tune and perfect his craft, training and completing master classes with Hollywood's premier acting coaches including Ivana Chubbuck, Deborah Aquila, Lesly Kahn, and Margie Haber. Chris went on to work with many great Hollywood actors, including Betty White.  Chris has returned to the film festival circuit, co-starring in his second Steven Soderbergh film PERFECT which premieres at SXSW. Written and directed by the award-winning Eddie Alcazar, produced by Academy Award-winner Steven Soderbergh, and composed by Los Angeles based experimental multi-genre producer and rapper Flying Lotus, PERFECT tells the story of a young man with a violent past as he enters a mysterious clinic where the patients wildly transform their bodies and minds using genetic engineering. Co-starring Abbie Cornish, Martin Sensmeier and Maurice Compte, the psychological thriller fully captivates its audience, steering them along a thought-provoking journey while also providing a luxurious treat for science fiction fans.  Santos additionally has the beautifully shot film SOMEDAY starring opposite Dominican actress Katherine Castro, which recently wrapped filming. The film follows two strangers who meet on a 14-hr flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. 'Adam' (Santos) is a world-famous composer, but 'Melody' (Castro) doesn't recognize her flight companion seated next to her. Along the way they pour their hearts out, forging a connection that is more beautiful, precisely because of its simple, fleeting nature.  Santos currently resides in Los Angeles. When he is not acting or writing, the fitness enthusiast enjoys Thai boxing and Brazilian jujitsu. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Latino Rebels Radio is out early this weekend, as Alex Nogales of the [National Hispanic Media Coalition](http://www.nhmc.org/) joins us to talk about the [Lesly Kahn fiasco that Latino Rebels covered](http://www.latinorebels.com/2018/02/25/audio-from-company/), the NHMC's ["Oscars So White" protest](http://www.nhmc.org/2018-oscarssowhite-protest/) and the battle for Net Neutrality.

I am traveling abroad this to the UK for my birthday....and I thought it would be great to introduce you to my dear friend Burgandi Phoenix. I adore this wonderful lady. Sit back and enjoy Mimosas with Michael...and Burgandi Phoenix BIO: Actress Burgandi Trejo Phoenix, is a radiant, feisty, petite, Native American/Latin American actress in Los Angeles with a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. She has worked in several independent feature films. She has produced 2 short films for the 48 Hour Film Festival and is working towards, producing her 3rd short film in the summer of 2018 and her first feature film by the end of 2018. Burgandi is often described by those she has worked with, in class and on set, as a goofy, funny, positive, bright light, with endless energy. She is working very hard, towards becoming a household name on Prime Time Television, as well as, booking her first major motion picture. She has had extensive training including UCB, Lesly Kahn, Stella Adler, The Laura Henry Studio and is currently enrolled in an ongoing class at the Stuart Rogers Studio. Burgandi's danced as a company member with the Tucson School of Ballet and Ballet Rincon for several years and eventually went onto train in belly dancing, salsa, ballroom, modern and lyrical. She is currently the national spokesperson for talentboom.com, an entertainment media company and a contributing writer for MsIntheBiz.com and a blogger for MyFeistyLife.com and EntertainmentWorld.us --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mimosaswithmichael/support

Welcome Back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt episode 33. Elise & Lesley sit down with Casting Director/Acting Coach Mel Mack. They discuss acting tips for auditions, her studio "Mel Mack Acting Studio" and her dance off with Madonna. www.melmackactingstudio.com Melonie “Mel” Mack has been involved in the entertainment industry professionally in both NY and L.A. for over 18 years. She began her teaching experience under Lesly Kahn of Lesly Kahn and Company for many years where she learned to develop her comedic chops as an acting coach and teacher. Melonie has worked with actors on film/tv shows including: Blindspot, Blue Bloods, Legion, 24: The Legacy, Gotham, The Detour, Difficult People, Show Me A Hero, Broad City, Public Morals, House Of Cards, OITNB, Community, Two Broke Girls, The New Girl, House, Bones, Criminal Minds, Weeds, NCIS, Burn Notice, Californication, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mad Men, Big Love, Ugly Betty, Two and A Half Men, Studio 60, The Defenders, Rules of Engagement, Hangover II, Grey’s Anatomy, Grown Ups, The Kids Are Alright. In addition to teaching, she has continued to cast commercials. Her combined National Commercial Credits include: Ikea, Verizon, Nutella, Toyota, Bud Lite, Pampers, Visa, Tampax, T-Mobile, Verizon, Welch’s, Heineken, Kia, Wal-Mart, Sears, Geico, McDonalds, Clean and Clear, Burger King, ARMY, Swifter, Tide, Nike, Nature Valley,as well as hundreds of others. Melonie has also appeared in numerous network television shows. This first hand knowledge gives her the understanding of the emotions and feelings the actor experiences both on set as well as in the audition room. She has worked with: Mark Harmon, Damian Lewis, Eva Longoria, Madonna, Megan Mullaly, Michael Weatherly, Paget Brewster, Corin Nemic, and Amy Maddigan.

New Podcast with Actor India de Beaufort! In this episode of "Kahnversations," we interview India de Beaufort. India was born in a small suburb on the outskirts of London, England. It’s called Surbiton. If you’ve heard of Wimbledon, where the tennis happens, you still haven’t heard of Surbiton. It’s one town over. India’s mum, dancer/choreographer Karen de Beaufort, tried her darnedest to deter India from the entertainment industry at a very young age, but India completely ignored her mother and pulled out the jazz hands anyway, receiving her first (background acting) credit at 9 years old. At the age of 15, India joined the BAFTA-nominated BASIL BRUSH SHOW, where she made a ton of mistakes and expected to be fired daily. She miraculously held on to the gig until she was cast in David Schwimmer’s feature RUN FAT BOY RUN, at 18, not long after she made the move from London to Los Angeles, and consequently began hoarding British tea bags. With no formal training, India’s godsend of a manager Tom Drumm (thank the heavens) sent her to miracle worker Lesly Kahn, who got her on her first US series, and has been screaming at her ever since (thanks Les). Since landing in LA, India has jumped around as a regular, recurring and guest star on multiple live action and animated series, most recently shooting the pilot GOSPEL OF KEVIN for ABC, and wrapping up season 6 of Netflix’s ALL HAIL KING JULIEN. However, the best thing she got from Lesly Kahn (slash all of America) is her husband, fellow LK&Co. client Todd Grinnell, who can currently be seen crushing the role of Schneider on Netflix’s ONE DAY AT A TIME. #Proud. You can download or subscribe to the podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page! There are so many inspiring podcasts with fabulous stars out there. But their careers feel light years away from ours, don’t they? Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in Brentwood? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.

New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Victoria Garcia-Kelleher! New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Victoria Garcia-Kelleher! In this installation of "Kahnversations," we interview Victoria Garcia-Kelleher. Leaving Saint Paul, Minnesota, Victoria moved to Los Angeles to follow her passion for acting. In no time, she landed her first guest appearance opposite Jennifer Aniston on the hit NBC show FRIENDS. Since then, she has worked with such powerhouses as Mel Gibson, Steven Spielberg, Sally Fields, and Patricia Heaton. Sometime during all of this, Vikki managed to marry her college sweetheart and have two wonderful children, but she didn’t settle down. She continued to hone her skills through the ever-challenging craft of improvisation at the renowned ImprovOlympic West and Upright Citizens Brigade, as well as remaining committed to exploring her craft through stage work, studying, and teaching alongside her amazing acting teacher, Lesly Kahn . Most recently, Vikki had a recurring role working with Aaron Sorkin on NEWSROOM, and she shot a Super Bowl commercial for THE WALKING DEAD. Backstage West has called her “adorable,” The L.A. Times raved that she’s a “blissfully comic actor,” and The Beverly Hills Courier stated that she is an “incredibly talented actor.” She has also been blessed with a wonderful commercial career, where she has worked with the likes of Charles Barkley, Richard Simmons, and the sexy Liquid Plumbr guy. You can download or subscribe to the podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page! __________________________________ So many inspiring podcasts out there allow us to hear all about how well-established stars got to where they are today. But those actors are so faaaaaaar away from where so many of us are today! Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in the hills? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers. LIKE TWEET FORWARD Lesly Kahn & Company, Actor Training1720 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046323.969.9900www.leslykahn.comYou received this email because you signed up on our website or made purchase from us.Unsubscribe   . You can download or subscribe to the podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page! __________________________________ So many inspiring podcasts out there allow us to hear all about how well-established stars got to where they are today. But those actors are so faaaaaaar away from where so many of us are today! Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in the hills? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.  

      New "Kahnversations" Podcast with Actor Angel Parker!     In this installation of "Kahnversations," we interview Angel Parker. A proud LA native, Angel is a conservatory-trained actress, mother of two beautiful children, and a tireless do-gooder who has somehow never learned to ride a bicycle. She serves on the board of The Blank Theatre Company and is an active member of The New Hollywood, a women's philanthropic goal group. Since graduating from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and almost a decade with Lesly Kahn, she’s amassed numerous television, stage, voice, and commercial credits, with roles ranging from Coochi Snorcher in THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES to Olivia in TWELFTH NIGHT, but most younger fans will know her as Tasha Davenport from Disney XD’s LAB RATS. In her upcoming project, Ryan Murphy's AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON, she plays 'Dream Team' lawyer Shawn Chapman. Angel spends as much time as possible mentoring young women and children, as well as aspiring actors, helping them to set and achieve their goals through hard work, passion, and positivity. She absolutely plans to learn to ride a bike one day, and perhaps to swim as well.  You can download or subscribe to the podcast for FREE by clicking below. If you like “Kahnversations,” please leave a rating or review on our iTunes page!  __________________________________ So many inspiring podcasts out there allow us to hear all about how well-established stars got to where they are today. But those actors are so faaaaaaar away from where so many of us are today! Wouldn’t it be great to hear from the guy who just booked his first pilot? Or the kid finally doing a studio pic after a bunch of low budget indies? Or the woman who’s been a series regular a few times but is only now becoming a name? What about the guy who’s been on a show for years and you know his face but what’shisnameagain? Or that actress who is now a freakin’ showrunner???? How’d THEY do it, right? How did they transition from relative obscurity, bartending and bottle service, to buying that house in the hills? We’re producing “Kahnversations,” a podcast that provides access to THOSE people -- your immediate predecessors -- so that you can learn from them while their battle scars are still fresh. In “Kahnversations,” our own Ryan Bailey interviews some of Lesly Kahn & Company’s working actors, directors, and writers in order to learn how they got started in Hollywood, the challenges and hurdles they faced, and how they overcame the odds. (They also dish out some crazy stories!) Listen in and enjoy as these entertainers speak candidly about their paths, processes, and experiences. You might even hear a bit about how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.        

A North Carolina native, Anthony grew up with the desire to act from an early age. His college years were interrupted by some harrowing twists and turns, but Anthony graduated from East Carolina University in 1992 with a BFA in Communication Arts. In 1993, he drove west with a friend to Los Angeles where he slept on the floor of his high school friend, Keith Coulouris' apartment in Studio City, CA. Keith was instrumental in Anthony getting a bit part in, Dead Man's Revenge, a USA network movie of the week, starring Bruce Dern, Michael Ironside and Vondie Curtis-Hall.  Upon realizing the high cost of living in LA, Anthony returned to the East Coast, to study, as he had no business on a film set without formal training. He spent just shy of two years in Atlanta, taking classes and auditioning, before his then agent, Ted Borden urged him to make the big move to Manhattan to study at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. In 1995, Anthony did just that. He lived in a NYU dorm with a student he met on his flight to New York after the living situation he had arranged prior to the move fell apart upon his arrival. The front door to the apartment that he was to be staying in had been kicked in and the tenants robbed the night before. He ended up bouncing between apartments on the Upper East and West Sides of the city for a few years. Concurrent to his studies at Strasberg Anthony studied privately with acting coaches Michael Margotta and Geoffrey Horne.  While performing off-off Broadway in numerous black box theaters, Anthony met Lamya Jezek in 1997. Two years later, upon her graduation from NYU's Tisch School for Acting, the newly engaged couple moved to Los Angeles as Lamya had secured representation. They were married July 14, 2001, in North Carolina. In LA, Anthony studied with Milton Katselas at The Beverly Hills Playhouse and later took classes with Lesly Kahn in the Hollywood Hills, but found that the best training of all, was working on sets with other actors. He had the privilege of working with Academy Award Nominated actor, Edward Norton for nine years on several films as well as Academy Award Winner, Billy Bob Thornton on four films. Anthony maintains a number of relationships in NY and LA, but chose to leave the city life to return to his Southern roots to raise his family. Anthony and his family have resided on the East Coast since 2008 where he has been blessed beyond his wildest dreams by being able to work consistently in film and television as a character actor. Some of the highlights of Anthony's career have been working with some of Hollywood's most celebrated actors. He has had roles on both the small and big screens. On television Anthony has made appearances on “Homeland,” opposite Damien Lewis, “Revenge,” “Nashville” and “The Red Road,” opposite Martin Henderson and Jason Momoa. Anthony can be seen in the upcoming USA drama “Complications” opposite Jason O'Mara. He has feature film roles in “The Hunger Games” opposite Jennifer Lawrence, “Iron Man 3,” “Prisoners” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. Anthony will be seen in the upcoming films, “Cell,” opposite John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, “Project Almanac,” and the new reboot of Marvel's “Fantastic Four” franchise opposite Tim Blake Nelson. Anthony wrote and produced a short film entitled “Times Like Dying,” a post Civil War drama that recently World Premiered at the Cucalorus Film Festival. “Times Like Dying” is currently making the film festival rounds.

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NEW “Kahnversations” Podcast with Actor/Director Richie Keen!     Thank you all so much for listening and landing “Kahnversations” on the Top Ten List on iTunes for Arts & Entertainment-Themed Podcasts! We are so thrilled by all the positive feedback we have received from you, and are hard at work recording more episodes for your enjoyment. We hope to bring you a new episode every two weeks.   Our own, brilliant Ryan Bailey continues to interview our more notorious actors about their experiences acting in Hollywood and their time training with our beloved Lesly Kahn. They talk about how they got their start, their challenges and hurdles, and how they overcame the odds, tell some crazy on-set stories, and discuss how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.   Today’s podcast features actor/director Richie Keen (director of IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, FRANKLIN & BASH, and IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN among other things, brilliant actor, writer and Kahnstituent since 1998).   We hope you enjoy it! If you like it please pass on to your friends and rate us on Itunes.  Thanks!  

Have you been listening to the inspiring and educational podcasts from the likes of Mark Maron and Jimmy Carrane (among others)? They interview wildly successful performers like Jon Favreau and Carl Reiner. And they're great. But sometimes it feels like their careers are so faaaaaaar away and out of reach. It would be so cool to have heard them speak like right after they got their first big break - to connect the dots and figure out how they did it. But those podcasts aren't out there yet. Or are they?   Yup! They are! Our own, brilliant Ryan Bailey has begun interviewing our own success stories! They talk about how they got their start, their challenges and hurdles, how they overcame the odds, their crazy on-set stories, and sometimes how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.   Kahnversations is an informal podcast that asks a handful of our more notorious actors about their experiences acting in Hollywood and their time training with the one and only Lesly Kahn.   Listen in as these actors dish it all, in a casual interview format. Follow along and enjoy a loose conversation about the actor and their process and how one small, yet mighty, lady influenced them through her non-method and lots of tough love.   The first of this podcast series is an interview with actors Angelique Cabral (2013 half-hour comedy pilot ENLISTED, Kahnstituent since 2009) and Jesse Soffer (2013 one-hour dramatic pilot HATFIELDS & MCCOYS, 2012 series regular MOB DOCTOR, Kahnstituent since 2008).     

Have you been listening to the inspiring and educational podcasts from the likes of Mark Maron and Jimmy Carrane (among others)? They interview wildly successful performers like Jon Favreau and Carl Reiner. And they’re great. But sometimes it feels like their careers are so faaaaaaar away and out of reach. It would be so cool to have heard them speak like right after they got their first big break – to connect the dots and figure out how they did it. But those podcasts aren’t out there yet. Or are they?   Yup! They are! Our own, brilliant Ryan Bailey has begun interviewing our own success stories! They talk about how they got their start, their challenges and hurdles, how they overcame the odds, their crazy on-set stories, and sometimes how Lesly and the Kahnstitute have influenced and shaped their careers.   Kahnversations is an informal podcast that asks a handful of our more notorious actors about their experiences acting in Hollywood and their time training with the one and only Lesly Kahn.   Listen in as these actors dish it all, in a casual interview format. Follow along and enjoy a loose conversation about the actor and their process and how one small, yet mighty, lady influenced them through her non-method and lots of tough love.     The first of this podcast series is an interview with actor Sally Pressman (ARMY WIVES and this year’s high profile pilot, JOE, JOE, AND JANE), a Kahnstituent since 2005.