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Jessy Schram has been a natural performer since early childhood. Born in Skokie IL, raised in Buffalo Grove, she established herself at a young age as an actor and musician in Chicago, booking numerous national commercials like Retin- A micro and Glade, print campaigns, voice-overs and musical theatre work as the original Kirsten in the "American Girl Revue."
Jessy's success in the entertainment industry continues to grow. After moving to LA at the age of 18, Jessy quickly began to fill a long list of credits for film and TV. She began to accrue a long list of acting credits including leading series regular roles in Steven Spielberg's TNT drama "Falling Skies" and ABC's "Last Resort." She also completed major arcs on the popular series "Nashville" and critically acclaimed for her role as Bonnie Whiteside on the award-winning drama "Mad Men." She played opposite Christina Ricci in the TV miniseries "Lizzie Borden" and is still beloved as "Cinderella" whom she played for and recurred with on the ABC fairy-tale drama "Once Upon a Time." Other recurring roles include "Veronica Mars", "Life" and "Medium," where she took on the role of a young Patricia Arquette. She most currently stars as "Dr. Hannah Asher" on the venerable Dick Wolf produced series "Chicago Med" for NBC.
On the big screen Jessy has appeared in Dramatic and comedic films such as the independent film Shot Caller with Lake Bell and Jon Bernthal and alongside Finn Wittrock in The Submarine Kid, and I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With opposite Jeff Garlin, Sarah Silverman and Amy Sedaris. Jessy also worked with the late film director Tony Scott and alongside Chris Pine in the action-thriller blockbuster, Unstoppable.
Ms. Schram is also a familiar face to Hallmark Channel viewers from her many starring roles over the years. Jessy's leading roles for Hallmark include "A Royal New Year's Eve," "The Birthday Wish" "Harvest Moon," "A Smile as Big As The Moon," "Road to Christmas," and the most recent movies "Time For Them To Come Home for Christmas," "Country at Heart," "Nashville Christmas Carol" and "Mystic Christmas."
In addition to acting, Schram creates as singer/song-writing solo artist, performing at places like The Knitting Factory, Hard Rock Cafe, Tweeter Center, Soldier Field, Navy Pier, Hancock Music Center, and many more. Influenced heavily by Jewel and Joni Mitchel, her sound is that of a pop singer songwriter with a twist of folk. She's appeared onscreen through characters and productions, using her musical abilities, as well as releasing her own music on the side.
Schram's passion and dedication has helped Jessy gain respect as a role model to other aspiring performers and is actively involved in working with different charities including visiting and caring for orphaned children in Baja, Mexico, through Corazon De Vida in addition to her work with the group Red Eye, which focuses on youth mentoring in Watts.- Actor
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His year, Jonathan Kite can be seen starring in the film "Needle Little Christmas," alongside Sara Waisglass and Thomas Lenon, a project he also produced and wrote. Recently, Kite appeared in the Netflix comedy series "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" opposite Jamie Foxx. Kite shined as Johnny Williams, Brian's (Foxx) best friend and an honorary family member. Inspired by Foxx's real-life relationship with his daughter Corinne, the series is available globally on Netflix.
Kite is best known for his starring role as the hilarious and lovable Ukrainian cook Oleg in CBS's long-running, award-winning comedy series "2 Broke Girls," opposite Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. The show, created by Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings, ran from 2011 to 2017 and was nominated for 12 Emmy Awards and four People's Choice Awards.
Jonathan's additional credits include the indie comedy feature "The Bellman," opposite Thomas Lennon and Richard Kind, the horror feature "All the Creatures Were Stirring" alongside Constance Wu, and the Jamie Foxx-produced sketch show "In the Flow with Affion Crockett" on FOX. Beyond live-action, Kite has voiced characters in several films and series, including Warner Bros.' "Smallfoot," DreamWorks' "Adam's Family 2," Peacock's "Cleopatra in Space," Netflix's "The Boss Baby: Back in Business," Adult Swim's "Black Dynamite," and FOX's "Family Guy" and "American Dad!" As a stand-up comedian, Kite has performed to sold-out audiences nationwide and internationally.
An expert impressionist, Kite boasts over 250 celebrity impressions, including Donald Trump, Vince Vaughn, Tom Hanks, Anthony Bourdain, Seth Rogen, Brendan Fraser, Jason Statham, Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., and John Lithgow. Born and raised in Skokie, Illinois, Kite studied drama in high school and at the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and comedy, he frequently performed on stages across Illinois. Kite also studied improvisation and sketch comedy with Chicago's Second City and The Groundlings in Los Angeles. He is a founding member of the improv group L. Ron Jeremy, which set the national Cage Match Competition record at the Improv Olympic West Theater in 2010 by winning 52 weeks in a row and retiring undefeated. In 2009, Kite created, wrote, produced, and starred in his own sketch comedy television pilot, "The Skokie-Jo and Shappy Show," described as "Mr. Show" meets "Quantum Leap."
Kite resides in Los Angeles.- Actress
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Esther Lauren Povitsky (born March 2, 1988), also known as "Little Esther," is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer living in Los Angeles, California. She is the co-creator and star of the comedy series Alone Together.
Povitsky moved to Los Angeles to pursue stand-up comedy and acting full-time after attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She studied comedy at iO Chicago, The Second City, and The Groundlings. She frequently performs stand-up comedy at venues throughout Los Angeles, California, including The Comedy Store, The Ice House, and The Improv.
She plays Maya on the critically acclaimed series Crazy Ex Girlfriend. Other recent television appearances include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Love, and Parks and Recreation. Povitsky also survived several rounds of 2015's Last Comic Standing (season 9), drawing praise from judge Roseanne Barr in particular.
Povitsky was the first female guest to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, after which she began podcasting with DEATHSQUAD regularly. She hosted Little Esther's Piecast and co-hosts Brode & Esther with fellow comedian Brody Stevens as well as Weird Adults with Little Esther and Glowing Up with Esther and Caroline. She often appears as a guest on the network's Ice House Chronicles.
In 2012, Povitsky turned down an offer from MTV to do a reality show based on her life as a comedian because she felt the series would be too invasive.
In 2015, Povitsky wrote, starred in, and self-produced the short film Alone Together. The short was later adapted into a pilot for Freeform, produced by The Lonely Island. In December 2016, the pilot was picked up to series. In October, 2017, Freeform renewed the series for a second season ahead of its January 2018 debut.- Erin Heatherton was born and grew up in Skokie, Illinois, the daughter of Laura (Stein) and Mark Bubley. She attended both Solomon Schechter (a Jewish day school) and Riles High School. She didn't fit well in her high school because of her tallness. Heatherton was discovered vacationing on South Beach, Miami where she went with her family on a minivan. She launched her career in New York City, walking for Diane von Fürstenberg, and has since modeled for Shiatzy Chen, Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferré, Lacoste, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, and Tommy Hilfiger.
She is an angel of Victoria's secret and appeared in its shows in 2008, 2009 and 2010. - Actress
- Music Department
Clara Wong was born in Skokie, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for Billions (2016), Louie (2010) and The Eyes of My Mother (2016).- Actor
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- Soundtrack
David Pevsner was born on 31 December 1958 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Scrooge & Marley (2012) and Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean (2012).- Dean Fortunato was born in 1960 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Bad Boys (1983), Seinfeld (1989) and Quantum Leap (1989).
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Jenny Klein was born in Skokie, Illinois, USA.- Actor
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George Kotsiopoulos was born on 18 November 1968 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Iron Man 3 (2013), The Young and the Restless (1973) and Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter (2015).- Producer
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Sheri Singer was born in Skokie, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and director, known for Perfect High (2015), Girl Vs. Monster (2012) and Return to Halloweentown (2006). She has been married to Steve White since 28 May 1995. They have four children.- Location Management
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From Chicago, Illinois, USA, Neal Prosansky is an award-winning location manager known for his work on Tulsa King (2022), Dave (2020), The League (2009), and Southland (2009). Neal moved to Los Angeles in the summer of 2004 and has worked in location management in California, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Maryland and Delaware.- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
Rashard Mendenhall was born on 19 June 1987 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Ballers (2015), The Hustler (2016) and The NFL on CBS (1956).- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Actress
Susan Kaufmann was born in 1961 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. She is a costume designer and actress, known for Chain Reaction (1996), The Strangers (2008) and Candyman (1992).- Brett Erik Johnson was born on 17 December 1971 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is a producer, known for Roam (2020), The Influencers (2020) and Next Door (2020).
- Nancy Becker-Kennedy was born on 7 November 1951 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for General Hospital (1963), Frasier (1993) and Equal Justice (1990). She died on 11 June 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Brian L. Orlinsky is a part time actor who lives in the heart of Chicago. He works full time as a teacher in the city of Chicago. He has a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Production from the University of Arizona in Tucson and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. He enjoys going to concerts, sporting events, all of Chicago's great cultural events and spending time with his friends and family.
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- Producer
Eric Curtis Johnson was born on 20 December 1971 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for In Time (2011), Straight Outta Compton (2015) and Bold Native (2010).- Cousin Junior was born on 19 September 1960 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), Saturday Night's Main Event (1985) and The Wrestlers: Land of a Thousand Dances (1985). He died on 13 January 2009 in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA.
- Nathaniel Adam Joseph Danger Geist was born on August 16, 1986 in the Chicagoland area. At the age of five, "Danger" knew that he wanted to be a Film & Television actor and has refused to lose sight of that dream. Throughout high school, Danger intensely studied theatre and was the only student in his class of 500 students who partook in every high school theatrical production.
When Danger arrived to college in 2005, he enrolled in the Theatre & Dance Department to study acting in an attempt to pursue his dream. However, it wasn't but a few weeks into his first semester that he realized a few disappointments: for one, he was interested in Film & Television acting, but the acting program he was enrolled in only offered Theatre lessons. Secondly, even if Danger graduated with a degree in Theatre, he would have no career opportunities and limited skill sets in the event that he failed to obtain job opportunities. And thirdly, he would have very little to offer the Film & Television world as all his training would be focused on theatrical acting.
Danger knew he had a few options. He could drop out and move to Los Angeles to audition and probably fail because he had limited Film & Television experience, or he could submerge himself in a lifestyle that would make him well-rounded and more interesting than just another fresh-out-of-college Theatre Major.
Danger's philosophy was that if he focused first on his development as a person, and only thereafter focused on his career as an actor, he'd significantly increase his likelihood of achieving his dream. Graduating from university in 2010, Danger hoped his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology would help him further understand the human condition which would, in turn, offer him insight into any roles he landed. By the time he graduated, Danger was a decorated war veteran for a year-long combat tour spent in Afghanistan as a soldier in the U.S. Army, he was a published author and was concurrently working on three literary projects for future publication, and he already had credited roles in both film and television.
Danger's philosophy to succeeding in the acting business has yet to prove more successful than the standard approach of moving to high-market areas and begin auditioning. However, if Danger's dream of becoming a credible Film & Television actor is ever slashed, at least he will not be just another statistic who went to achieve his dreams and wound up empty-handed in the end. - Gina Coconato was born on 15 September 1980 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. She is an actress, known for General Hospital (1963), ass.assins (2014) and MANswers (2007).
- TJ O'Brien grew up in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, Illinois and graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a B.A. in Theatre. After graduation, he worked consistently in Chicago theatre, including playing the title role of Carrie in sCarrie: The Musical! for over a year and a half and originating the role of Rudolph in the long-running annual holiday parody Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer. After years of living in NYC and Los Angeles and a detour into agency/management and casting, he returned to acting and Chicago and couldn't be happier!
- Jimmy Baron was born on 13 November 1961 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Risky Business (1983), Sex Drive (2008) and Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls (1981). He has been married to Lisa Gimbel since 31 August 2003.
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- Producer
Bobby Ciraldo was born on 12 October 1974 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Hamlet A.D.D. (2014), William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet (2009) and The Found Footage Show (2010).- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Audrey Wilson was born on 5 May 1991 in Skokie, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Family Travel with Colleen Kelly (2012) and The Artists (2015).- Beautiful, raw, inspiring and heartfelt, are some of the words used to describe Abby Feferman's inimitable fusion of smooth pop, rock, and folk melodies, and powerful lyrics that have captivated many listeners.
Born and raised in Skokie, Illinois, Abby Feferman began writing her own songs at age seven, and bought her first guitar at age twelve. Music has always been an important part of Abby's life. As a child, she listened to and was inspired by pop and rock music from the 1960's and 1970's. A diversity of artists, including Carole King, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and James Taylor helped ignite Abby's passion for music and continue to inspire her today.
During her teenage and college years, Abby focused on honing her talents in songwriting, singing, and music. She studied guitar and voice one-on-one with local instructors, and then spent three years at the highly-regarded Old Town School of Folk Music. While at Old Town, Abby participated in many group performances with other music students and local musicians in a variety of genres, including The Music Explosion's "Little Bit 'O Soul" and Simon and Garfunkel's "59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)."
In 2008, Abby built a recording studio in her home and started recording demos. It was in this studio that Abby recorded her first single, "Inside Out," which was released in 2010. Fans described the song as "beautiful" and noted the "lovely depth" of Abby's music. Soon after, Abby began performing at weekly Open Mic Nights at a local coffee house. In 2012, Abby began recording at Chicago's Mystery Street Recording Company (Iron and Wine, The Polkaholics). Her first official music project "Blur," recorded and co-produced with Mystery Street studio owner Joe Tessone, was greeted with excitement by fans. Listeners described Abby's vocals as "inspiring" and "heartfelt," with lyrics that "enthrall," "engage," and "keep [you] coming back for more."
In 2014, Abby revisited some songs she started years ago and focused on writing new material, as well. In 2015, she began working on recording new music with well-known Gravity Studios (Buddy Guy, Bon Jovi) in Chicago. There she worked with much of their notable team, including music producer and recording & mixing engineer Doug McBride (Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins) and music producer and recording & mixing engineer Dan Farnsworth. Her new EP, "Dear One," was released in February 2016.
Abby's lyrics are musical poetry, and she finds her true expression through song. Abby's powerfully intimate music transports and inspires listeners with the joy of shared song.