Meet the Team

Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah are the married CEO's of Golden Artists Entertainment.
​ MICHAEL SULLIVAN

HEAD OF MANAGEMENT TEAM
Secret Comedy Club Booker
​Head of Platinum Artists Entertainment
Began his entertainment career as a staff writer for the popular YouTube series Princess Rap Battle, serves as a Manager and Booking Agent for Golden Artists' emerging talent.  He also assists behind the scenes with administration and bookkeeping.  Michael is a veteran of three overseas wartime deployments with the U.S. Army and holds a master's degree in
​educational administration.
​He is also a main co-producer at the company.
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BRITTNEY MORTL CHARDON
DIRECTOR/WEB DESIGNER/PDX COMEDY FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

​Brittney is a talented creative who has done a lot since coming to California from Hawaii. After achieving her bachelor's in Film from the University of California, Irvine, she became a talent manager for GAE for more than two years. Since then, she has become an integral part of putting together The Portland Comedy Festival, and is about to make her directorial debut this year with GAE's upcoming comedy specials. 
Brittney is a hard working, go getter that will never give up.
Ami has worked in casting, and as camera crew on A-list films, TV shows, music videos, and commercials. Now she's managing artists and developing original multi-platform properties. With a passion for comedy, multi-media production abilities, and an MBA, Ami has helped business owners double their profit, politicians and non-profit leaders expand their impact, and entertainment entrepreneurs improve their well being, brand, and income.

AMI MARISCAL
MANAGER

JOHN DAVIS
MANAGER HEAD OF LITERARY

John brings twenty-plus years of experience in representation to the table. A Talent & Literary Agent for the first half of his career. Management and production for the second half. John has worked with many of your favorite stars, as well as guided new talent and/or unproduced writers into game-changing deals. 

ESMARELDA VILLALOBOS


A lifelong cinephile and dedicated comedy fan, Esmarelda VillaLobos has worked in and around the entertainment industry for the last 16 years. Starting off as a live television intern working on shows for NBC and MTV, upon receiving her bachelor’s degree from Cal State University Fullerton, Esmarelda transitioned into working for several independent film production and financing companies specializing in international business affairs and acquisitions. Her screen credits include Spike Lee’s “Oldboy,” the indie horror flick “Roadside Massacre” and her own recently completed debut feature film, “Verzus.” Esmarelda has been producing live and recorded comedy shows since 2015 and in the summer months she teaches workshops to children on the fundamentals of standup, improv, and physical comedy.

HOLLY LANDIS

Holly is a small town Kansan breaking into the big world of entertainment. She’s a recent graduate of Colorado State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and media communications with a minor in film studies. She has professional experience crafting published work for several marketing clients and writing for comedy projects on the side. Holly has also interned for professional theatres, starred in local television commercials and worked as an attractions cast member at Walt Disney World. She’s excited to use her spunk and passion to book incredible gigs for her talented clients.

SHARON LEE
Head of Comedy on Voiceover

A SoCal native, Sharon brings a keen eye for talent to the table, acquired during her decades of experience in various areas of the entertainment field. That experience, along with her attention to detail and ability to see the small details as well as the bigger picture, fuel her goal of truly maximizing each client’s potential as a performer. Sharon listens and really cares. Kinda like your mom, but not.

JOHN RODELLA
Head of Music Dept. / Manager

John Rodella is an established music industry professional experienced in artist management and development. For more than 7 years John served as Day to Day manager for artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign and more. For this he has been awarded with 18 RIAA Certification plaques and traveled the world, supporting massive teams at over 700+ live events. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA John has a Bachelors Degree from John Carroll University in Communications. 


BEN WALTER​
ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY

Ben Walter specializes in the representation of talent (e.g., actors, writers, directors, producers, social media influencers, actors, etc.) in their entertainment endeavors, as well as production companies, studios, financiers and content creators in the film, television, and digital media industries.

JUSTYNA KRUPA
COMEDY/GUEST SPEAKER/TALENT BOOKING AGENT

Justyna Krupa is a creative, resilient and organised team player with growing expertise and skills in the media industry and an engaging and efficient approach with talent, production staff and crews. Justyna has experience in talent management, series and live television production, coordination, publicity and communications. She has worked on the Just for Laughs galas as a talent coordinator and artistic coordinator for the past three years. She is eager to continue working in the comedy world. 

LUAN EVANS
BOOKING AGENT​

Just a starry eyed kid from Los Angeles, currently in Las Vegas. Luan attended Chapman University, in Orange CA, and has worked with Celebrities and Reality Stars for most of her career. With a 20 year history in Production and Casting, You will know her by her signature purple hair and laugh that enters a room before she does. NBD. But I’m actually a really big deal. ​

AVERI HEMINGWAY

Averi is a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a B.S in Digital Television and Film Production with a minor in Psychology from the University of Florida. Averi is a motivated, creative filmmaker. Averi has worked on multiple short films ranging from gaffing to producing. In every role Averi does, she finds something she loves about it.
​She is excited to be a booking agent.


​PJ CANNON JR.
DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

​PJ Cannon Jr. is an experienced Digital Marketing manager who studied Radio and TV Broadcasting in 2006 at the Illinois Media School. His passion for Audio and Video production earned him an internship with Clear Channel Radio Chicago (now iHeart Media), which lead to him working 3 years as a Marketing & Promotions Assistant for all 7 Clear Channel Chicago radio stations. PJ currently uses his 11 years of marketing knowledge and experience to leverage social media promotion to increase brand awareness, fan engagement and ultimately annual revenue for clients.