Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Non-Union Talent Partner in Chicago
Since 1987, Talent Group has established itself as Chicago's premier non-union talent agency, dedicated to connecting clients with professional talent across diverse industries. Our collaborative approach prioritizes responsiveness, efficiency, and thoroughness in representing over 350 actors, models, voice-over artists, and live performers. We specialize in providing cost-effective solutions for commercials, industrial projects, voice-overs, print assignments, trade shows, and live promotions while maintaining a commitment to quality representation. Our agency operates with a deep understanding of the Chicago market, offering in-house casting rooms and ProTools-equipped audio studios to streamline production needs. With decades of experience in talent management, we focus on building partnerships between clients and talent to deliver exceptional results for every project.Our team maintains rigorous standards for talent selection, ensuring all representatives meet professional benchmarks for headshots, resumes, and demo reels. We provide transparent submission guidelines and maintain a structured review process to evaluate new talent candidates thoroughly. As an industry leader, we emphasize ethical practices, including clear communication about union status requirements for SAG-AFTRA affiliated actors. Our long-standing reputation reflects our dedication to client satisfaction and our ability to adapt to evolving industry demands while maintaining core values of professionalism and expertise.
Services
On-Camera Talent
Voice-Over Artists
Spokespersons
Commercial Models
Live Performers
Casting Studio Rental
Audio Production
Talent Management
Commercial Print Assignments
Trade Show Representation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in Chicago talent representation
- Our roster includes 500+ professional non-union performers
- We provide in-house casting rooms and ProTools audio studios
- Our team maintains rigorous talent quality standards
- We offer responsive 24/7 client support for urgent casting needs
Services
On-Camera Talent
We represent over 350 professional on-camera performers available for commercials, industrial projects, and digital content. Our talent includes day players, featured performers, and models across diverse demographics. Clients receive access to a curated roster of professionals with verified experience in broadcast and non-broadcast productions.
Voice-Over Artists
Our agency represents Chicago's top non-union voice-over specialists with expertise in commercial, industrial, and digital narration. Clients gain access to diverse vocal styles and professional demo reels. Rates are determined by individual talent experience and project requirements.
Spokespersons
We provide TelePrompter-proficient spokespersons for trade shows, commercials, and corporate events. Our representatives combine professional presentation skills with industry-specific knowledge. Clients benefit from our talent's ability to effectively communicate brand messaging across multiple platforms.
Commercial Models
Our model roster includes professionals for print advertisements, product showcases, and digital campaigns. We offer diverse age ranges and demographics with verified portfolio quality. All models maintain industry-standard composite cards and professional representation materials.
Live Performers
We represent experienced live performers for events, theatrical productions, and promotional appearances. Our talent includes musicians, dancers, and character actors with proven stage experience. Clients receive performers capable of engaging audiences in various live production environments.
Questions
What services does Talent Group offer?
We provide non-union talent representation for commercials, voice-overs, print ads, trade shows, and live performances. Additional services include casting room rentals and ProTools audio production facilities.
What are your operating hours?
Our main office operates during standard business hours, but talent representatives are available 24/7 for urgent casting needs and production emergencies.
Do you represent union talent?
We specialize in non-union talent representation. SAG-AFTRA affiliated actors must have Financial Core status to be considered for representation with our agency.
Reviews (3)
Sandra A.
Nov 14, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
The owner Brian is very personable, reliable and engaging. He also shows that he wants his talent to succeed.
The owner Brian is very personable, reliable and engaging. He also shows that he wants his talent to succeed.
S. C.
Mar 25, 2017
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These folks are some of my favorite folks in the industry. I've been doing it for a while now - 10 years with them in Chicago - and Jaimese and Brian are some of my favorite people, inside and outside of the industry. I am moving to L.A. soon and wish with all my heart I could take them with me. If you're non-union talent in Chicago and want to work with the BEST non-union agency in the WORLD, call them. Period.
Whitney J.
Aug 16, 2016
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I was signed with Talent Group before going exclusive with my current agent. I really liked all the employees and received plenty of auditions and bookings. One thing I noticed, however, is if I were working a project with another actor who was signed with my second (and current) agency, their booking rate was higher. At the time that I was signed with them, I think they probably undercut their rates compared to other agencies. While I was with them, I wished they had negotiated higher rates for many of the projects.
