Actor Empowerment Summit & Solidarity Brunch - Chicago 2025

Welcome to the Actor Empowerment - Summit Chicago 2025!

Join us on Saturday, September 6th & 7th 2025 at CineCity Studios for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and empowerment for actors of all levels. This in-person event will feature workshops, panel discussions, and keynote speakers who will share their insights and experiences in the entertainment industry. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow actors and industry professionals to take your career to the next level. See you there!

Confirmed Speakers and Panelist:

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams - @cyncityforever

• Actress & CEO of CynCity Studios - @cyncitycreative

Elaine Hendrix - @elaine4animals

• Actress, Activist and Educator - The Empowered Actor

Eugene Bush - @etreproductions

• Actor, Content Producer & Co-Founder of @greenlitatl

Glenn Davis - @steppenwolfthtr

• Actor & Co-Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company

James DuMont - @jamesdumont

• Actor, Self-Tape Specialist, & Coach (On-Camera Workouts - @oncameraworkouts)

Tonia Jackson - @toniamjackson

• Actress and Educator

Keith Arthur Bolden - @keitharthurbolden

• Actor and Educator

Amy Lyndon - @amylyndon

• Actress and Booking Coach - The Lyndon Technique

Erica Arvold - @arvoldofficial

• CSA - Emmy Nominated and Artios Award Winning (Dopesick) Casting Director . Other credits include - Harriet, Lincoln, Loving +

Randy Bernales - @iamrandybernales

• Actor and Audition Coach (RGB Studios - @rb_studio_productions)

Chuck Brown

• CEO of Actors Federal Credit Union - @actorsfcu

Michael A. Dean - @actormad

• Actor & Founder of Actor Empowerment Summit - @actorsummit

More Speakers and Panelist to Come!

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Host or Publisher Michael Dean