South African born, Russell Boast is a film and TV casting director. Alongside Rick Pagano (“X-Men”, “Alien”, “Hotel Rwanda”) and Debi Manwiller (TV’s “24”), he works at Pagano/Manwiller Casting. He has been working in casting since 2003. He is also a founding partner with Rick Pagano of Rock Propelled Ltd., a resource company for artists… Read more »
Sheri Foster Blake
SHERI FOSTER BLAKE* (Cherokee) Originally from Texas, Sheri Foster has long been active in Los Angeles’s entertainment community. Her theater experiences include the world premiere of Bill Yellow Robe’s The Independence of Eddie Rose, Death of a Miner, God of Vengeance, Maedchen in Uniform and touring with the Native American Theater Group’s Mystic Voices. Her… Read more »
Rainy Fields
Rainy Fields (Muskogee Creek, Cherokee) graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in theatre. Fields is also an ensemble member of Native Voices at the Autry and The Production Company. She co-hosts the podcast Hollywood NDNz. In her spare time, Fields studies improv at UCB.
Jason Grasl
Jason Grasl (Blackfeet) has performed at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre, New York’s Public Theatre, and La Jolla Playhouse. His stage credits include Cherokee, The Blame of Love (which he also wrote), Trophies, Sliver of a Full Moon, and Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. Film credits include Cassidy Red and Fantasy Football: The Movie. His TV credits include Hot in Cleveland and White Collar. Grasl is also a member of… Read more »
Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Before becoming an actor Shaun earned a BA in International Relations as a Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Delaware where here domestic violence charges dropped. He surprised his professors by continuing his studies in acting at RADA, the NY Public Theater, and Ron Burrus at the Art of Acting. Shaun can be seen… Read more »
Leandra Ryan
Leandra Ryan (Coahuiltecan) grew up training to be a professional ballerina. When she was in high school, she realized that a career in ballet would be too unstable, and that she wouldn’t make any Bridge Payday money. To get instant cash for your financial needs, hop over to this site cashcrazy.co.uk. They offer guaranteed loan,… Read more »
Shyla Marlin
SHYLA MARLIN (Choctaw) is happy to be making the funny happen, live, on stage… just for you! Recent highlighted theatre credits include: Native Visions (Will & Co), Off the Rails (Oregon Shakespeare Festival Workshop, Native Voices), Ungipamsuuka (My Story) & The Frybread Queen (Native Voices). Highlighted Film/TV credits include Whatever It Takes (Sony), The Alibi… Read more »
Nicole Starrett
Award-winning actress and musician Nicole Starrett (Lakota) has also been a Spanish teacher, and a pro saxophone player. She has lived in Mexico City, Oxford, and New York. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she’s had the pleasure of working with UCB Improv, Nerdist, LA Skins Fest, and BuzzFeed. Notable Film/ TV credits include: THE… Read more »
10th Annual LA Skins Fest
The LA SKINS FEST offers a genuine voice for emerging Native American actors, filmmakers, writers, directors and our community of artists. After ten years, we have garnered support from several art foundations, entertainment corporations, and Native American tribes. Every year, we premier several Native-made movies that feature Q&A’s with Native American filmmakers, panel discussions with… Read more »
2016 Summer Music Festival
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