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Studio For Performing Arts LA member Jazmine Elahi has a meeting for commercial representation with Eris Talent Agency.

Studio For Performing Arts LA member Francisca Cromwell SIGNED for commercial / print representation with Eris Talent Agency!

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Andrew Govender SIGNED with Talent Agent Cindy Schoonover, Eris Talent Agency, for commercial/print rep after a Career Consultation.

"Richard Ryan SIGNED with Manager Jennifer Yeager of AE Talent Management after consulting with Walid Chaya!" (February 2022)

Nelson Hill SIGNED for theatrical representation with Engage Talent Agency after participating in our production of "Check Please".

Rosie Kreider SIGNED with Manager Jennifer Yeager, AE Talent Management, after a Career Consultation with our studio director Walid Chaya.

Sean Harrison Jones SIGNED with Manager Jennifer Yeager, AE Talent Management, after a Career Consultation with studio director Walid Chaya.

Jasmine Huynh SIGNED with Manager Jennifer Yeager, AE Talent Management, after a Career Consultation with our studio director Walid Chaya.

Adriel Lara-Cea SIGNED with Manager Jennifer Yeager, AE Talent Management, after a Career Consultation with our studio director Walid Chaya.

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