Erin Stewart Tiedje - Casting Director
Erin hails from a production background, which began with a college internship on "The Young and the Restless." After more than a decade spent laboring away in daytime television, she returned to her home state of Illinois. This year marks her 25th anniversary in the business.
Current Extras Casting Director on Beats (Netflix movie) and Lovecraft Country (HBO).
FUN FACTS
Huge Harry Potter Fan - Visited Harry Potter World in London
Hates wearing makeup but loves dressing up for special events
She can bowl left and right handed
Favorite vacation spot: Paris
Pretty good Texas Hold'm Player
Would trade a million dollars to be able to sing on Broadway
Current Extras Casting Director on Beats (Netflix movie) and Lovecraft Country (HBO).
FUN FACTS
Huge Harry Potter Fan - Visited Harry Potter World in London
Hates wearing makeup but loves dressing up for special events
She can bowl left and right handed
Favorite vacation spot: Paris
Pretty good Texas Hold'm Player
Would trade a million dollars to be able to sing on Broadway
Jess Gisin Needham - Casting Director
Jess has been a professional singer/actor for 17 years with a BFA in Musical Theater from State University of New York College at Fredonia. Upon moving to Chicago, she came upon extras casting as a happy accident through some Facebook chatting in her agent's office.
Current Extras Casting Director on Fox's Empire
FUN FACTS
Previously worked as a matchmaker in LA
Favorite Football team: Buffalo Bills
Hand fed popcorn to Green Bay Packer's WR Jordy Nelson
Cupcake connoisseur
Has bungee jumped off a tower and ziplined through a rain forest
Celebrity crush: The Hulk
Mildly obsessed with the zombie apocalypse
Amanda Bolger - Casting Director
As a relative to Ray Bolger, the Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz, Amanda grew up with film in her blood. Always dreaming of working behind the scenes, she has had the chance to work in freelance production and casting in Chicago and is ready to take casting to the next level. A graduate of Saint Xavier University in Mass Communications, she utilizes her degree to really connect with every individual that she encounters. She loves working for 4 Star Casting, because it’s never a dull moment at the office! In her free time she enjoys sushi, traveling, and attending Chicago sporting events.
Current projects include, The Chi Season 2 (Showtime), Lovecraft Country (HBO), and Beats (Netflix Movie)
FUN FACTS
Has two bulldogs, father and son, Petey and Champ - most of the time they like each other.
Has snorkeled in the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Pacific Ocean
Traveled to many exotic destinations, including Bob Marley’s childhood home
Played Soccer, Ran Track, and was on the Dance Team in High School
Current projects include, The Chi Season 2 (Showtime), Lovecraft Country (HBO), and Beats (Netflix Movie)
FUN FACTS
Has two bulldogs, father and son, Petey and Champ - most of the time they like each other.
Has snorkeled in the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Pacific Ocean
Traveled to many exotic destinations, including Bob Marley’s childhood home
Played Soccer, Ran Track, and was on the Dance Team in High School
Lexi Marman Cowden - Casting Associate
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Lexi was born and raised in the beautiful OC. Her love of performing landed her first commercial for Disney when she was just 7 years old. She graduated at CSUN with a BFA in CTVA (Film & TV) and has been seen in several television shows and films. As a pageant winner, Lexi traveled all over to California schools educating about different disabilities and bullying. She is thrilled to be a part of this amazing group of women. She is excited to help bring this branch to LA-LA Land!
Current projects include, Aspiration Banking and Intel. FUN FACTS Was a tour guide on the Universal Studio Tour for 8 years Has a fear of Buoys (yes... the things that float in the Ocean) Likes to fall asleep at night watching documentaries or Bob Ross. Is fluent in American Sign Language Has a secret crush on Capt. Jean-Luc Picard & the character Starbuck |
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