Meet the Team
Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan are the married CEO's of
Golden Artists Entertainment.
Rebekah is in charge of Productions, film, TV, Comedy specials and all live events.
Dante heads up the booking agency and Management side.
Golden Artists Entertainment.
Rebekah is in charge of Productions, film, TV, Comedy specials and all live events.
Dante heads up the booking agency and Management side.
MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Executive
Senior Manager
Office manager
Secret Comedy Club Booker
Executive
Senior Manager
Office manager
Secret Comedy Club Booker
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.
educational administration.
He is also a main co-producer at the company.
BRITTNEY MORTL CHARDON
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR/WEB DESIGNER/PDX COMEDY FESTIVAL COORDINATOR
Director/Partner of KILLER COMICS UNLIMITED
Festival partner
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.
Brittney is a hard working, go getter that will never give up.
CHELSIE CARLTON
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AUSTIN HUNTER
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JOHN DAVIS
Head Manager
MANAGER
HEAD OF LITERARY AND COMEDY
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.
AUDREY HARDER
Manager
Head of Commercials
Manager
Head of Commercials
Audrey has been involved in the music industry since 1997. She started off by being a
Field Marketing Intern for TVT Records in El Paso, TX. She moved out to Los Angeles
in 1999. A year later she became an official employee for TVT. She was the West Coast
Field Marketing Rep. Audrey was in charge of establishing relationships and promoting
the artists at over 300 record and retail stores throughout Southern California. She also
went to all the artists shows as well as competitive shows doing promotions. Audrey
received 3 Gold Records (first 2 Sevendust albums and Jimmy Page and the Black
Crowes Live at the Greek) and 1 Platinum Record (Snoop Dogg Presents Tha Eastsidaz)
for all of her work. In 2001 Audrey started working for various clubs throughout
Hollywood. She worked for the Whisky A Go Go, Palace (before it became Avalon),
Spundae LA, and various other clubs for her friends. Audrey worked for a booking
agency, At Large Entertainment, for almost 2 years. Audrey also has volunteered at the
Grammys in 2009 - 2013 as well as the ACM Awards 2010 - 2012 as a Talent Escort for
West End Enterprises and Westwood One. Audrey has most recently worked at House of
Blues in Dallas as a Green Room Server. She has also been part of the Operations Crew
for Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth and helped open the venue.
GEMINI MARCIA
Manager/Head of Child Actors
Gemini Marcia comes with over 20 years experience in the industry as a Talent Manager, Producer, Acting Coach & Writer. Her clients have booked major television, film projects & endorsement campaigns. Gemini believes an impeccable work ethic & positive attitude is essential to thrive in the world of entertainment. She believes in fighting for and protecting her clients as well as equipping them with all the essential tools and knowledge they need to be successful artists.
MARK GAUGHAN
Manager/Ent. Attorney
CO-HEAD OF COMEDY
An attorney by trade who has worked with athletes, musicians, and artists of all kinds, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge to help his clients fulfill their dreams. And with a Midwest work ethic to match his experience, every artist knows that with Mark they are getting the best possible management for their career.
BRUCE PERRY
Manager
Head of the Atlanta office.
Manager
Head of the Atlanta office.
Bruce Perry is originally from Brooklyn, NY at age 37 he moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career in the entertainment industry. Bruce at 47 has been in the industry as a manager and agent for over a decade. Bruce started with the Shawn brogan agency as a intern while managing a few actors. He also Was co owner of soul guardian media and managed a few musicians. Bruce was also a assistant to manager Addison Witt with LA management.Bruce was a CEO for 2am entertainment and has 57 clients including writers and now with Golden artists entertainment.
AMI MARISCAL
MANAGER
Literary / Film and TV
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.
HOLLY LANDIS
MANAGER
Head of Influencers
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.
CREDERE JOSEPH
MANAGER
Credere Joseph is a Talent Manager who's behind the camera experience has helped him develop a keen eye for top tier talent. He has built a small yet dynamic client list that is regularly working in Film, Television and Commercials. He is always looking to break new stars and deliver his client’s high level exposure and new lucrative opportunities through his many industry connections.
Credere has been Producing, Writing and Directing TV and Film projects for the last ten years. As a screenwriter he has completed numerous scripts for feature length, shorts and documentaries. Several of his episodic scripts have been optioned for television. In 2014, he made his introduction into producing independent films with the comedy feature film Hay Days. The film's World Premiere took place at Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood at the Dances With Films Festival. Nominated for best feature, it went on to be further acclaimed at the Madrid International Film Festival, and the Beijing International Film Festival. Credere is a Graduate of Xavier University of New Orleans and California State University Northridge where he received an M.F.A. in Screenwriting.
Credere has been Producing, Writing and Directing TV and Film projects for the last ten years. As a screenwriter he has completed numerous scripts for feature length, shorts and documentaries. Several of his episodic scripts have been optioned for television. In 2014, he made his introduction into producing independent films with the comedy feature film Hay Days. The film's World Premiere took place at Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood at the Dances With Films Festival. Nominated for best feature, it went on to be further acclaimed at the Madrid International Film Festival, and the Beijing International Film Festival. Credere is a Graduate of Xavier University of New Orleans and California State University Northridge where he received an M.F.A. in Screenwriting.
RACHEL WARD
MANAGER
Rachel Ward has been in the entertainment industry since her teens. She found a love for performing young and has two albums on Spotify and Apple Music. She has studied film/theater/acting, set design/production, marketing and communications, and has a degree in Songwriting & Music Business from The University of Utah. Her experience prepared her for booking (etc.) roles with LiveNation/House of Blues, S&S Presents, and various record labels through the years which, naturally, have expanded to other facets of the entertainment industry such as GAE!”
NICK RICO
MANAGER
Nick started his career at AOL supervising content for Frasier and Beverly Hills 90210 at a young age in the mid 90's.. In 2000, he launched "for teens by teens" website which became Canada's #1 Entertainment Site peaking at 4M visitors per month and was one of the first sites to use video streaming for producing original content. He has interviewed thousands of celebrities, and has worked the Oscars red carpet six times. Throughout the years, he has led marketing strategies in various industries including beauty, retail, entertainment touring, fashion, and fitness.
JEREMY ALEXANDRE
Manager
Jeremy has an interest in developing new talent. He joined Golden Artists with the goal to help bring timeless masterpieces to life.
CHRISTIE OAR
Manager
Christie comes to GAE with experience in artist booking, festival production, film production, live event production, fundraising, and community activism. With a degree in Business Administration, making things happen is what she does best. Know who you are, be honest, lead the way, create a great team around you and laugh. A lot!
JOHN KOBLAN
Manager
Starting off as a booking agent for Golden Artists, John quickly moved up the ladder and is now a client favorite!
MAISY LOURENCO-LANG
MANAGER
Maisy’s background stems from her studies in Public Relations, Art Management, and International Business at Roger Williams University. She spent her childhood as a competitive dancer, heavily involved in the entertainment industry. Based out of NYC, Maisy began her career within a bi-coastal Talent Agency as an Assistant Agent in the Commercial, Print & VO department. Now, a Manager with GAE, working with successful, driven, and eager talent. Maisy’s background stems from her studies in Public Relations, Art Management, and International Business at Roger Williams University. She spent her childhood as a competitive dancer, heavily involved in the entertainment industry. Based out of NYC, Maisy began her career within a bi-coastal Talent Agency as an Assistant Agent in the Commercial, Print & VO department.
Now, a Manager with GAE, working with successful, driven, and eager talent.
Now, a Manager with GAE, working with successful, driven, and eager talent.
GREGORY ISAACS
Manager
With a passion for film and making people laugh, Greg Isaacs is truly a stand-up talent agent and manager with half a decade of experience in the industry, including representing some of the most talented rising stars in Hollywood. With Greg, you can always count on two things: He'll be the tallest person in every room (at a towering 6'7"), and the most dedicated to championing his clients' success. A former professional MMA fighter, he's never afraid of a challenge. Once he brought his affinity to fight to the entertainment industry, he's never looked back.
RACHEL WARD
MANAGER
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.
BOOKING AGENTS
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.
SAM LEVY
BOOKING AGENT
ALEXANDRIA SIFUENTEZ
BOOKING AGENT
An Austin Texas native who has a special love for comedy and the entertainment industry. A soon-to-be graduate film student from California State University Northridge who is also a multi-hyphenate in writing, directing, and producing and currently working on her short film "In the City of Angels". Alexandria is truly in love and passionate about this business and is a go-getter who makes things happen. She has experience in event planning, negotiating as well as being on set. Lastly, she is intentional about bringing diversity on screen and behind the scenes and is actively a part of the Women in Film organization here in Los Angeles.
KAREN JAGGER
Booking Agent
Karen Jagger got her start as a regional actor in Texas. She has recently moved behind the scenes into producing. She has produced the dramatic short, Esperanza and the upcoming romantic comedy feature, Match Me If You Can. She loves working with talented creatives,
and is excited to help GAE clients book amazing gigs!
and is excited to help GAE clients book amazing gigs!
YING EFFY
Booking Agent
Xiao Ying (Effy) is a recent graduate from New York Film Academy with MFA producing degree. Her strong passion and work ethic pushed her forward in the industry. Her intern experience at Sony Music Turkey, and one year administrative experience at a LA-based music label helped her understanding the entertainment industry more professionally. She is eager to build a bridge between artists and audiences. She is determined to help you get the best deals!
GABRIEL MCNELL
Booking Agent
Gabrielle has spent her life enamored by the world of entertainment production. From stage lights and soundboards to casting and managing, Gabrielle's tenacity for the world of entertainment has only grown stronger. Gabrielle earned her marketing degree from the University of Hawaii and has big plans to continue her career in creative production. She is eager to use her business skills to bring success to Golden Artists' clients!
SARIKA MANDE
Sarika Mande is graduating with a BFA in Acting and minor in marketing. In addition to acting for the stage, Sarika has also worked as a producer of the podcast “Beyond the Square” and is a member of her theatre department’s improv team “The Cal State Fool-A-Tons”. Comedy has always been a passion of hers and she is eager to put her skills to use at
Golden Artists Entertainment.
Golden Artists Entertainment.
SARAH STARK
Booking Agent
Sarah is a recent graduate from Syracuse University where she studied Television, Radio and Film. Comedy has always been a big part of her life, from working on a comedy script's to attending stand up show's, she enjoys it all.
Christianne Charles
Christianne is a former New Yorker putting her love of the fast-paced life to good use. Her experience in the entertainment industry includes internships as a celebrity podcast booking agent and publicist. She also has had parts of her short scripts performed live during film festivals. In addition, she lists writing, reading biographies about the famous, and shopping as some of her interests. She looks forward to working with Golden Artists Entertainment.
AVERI HEMINGWAY
BOOKING AGENT
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.
She is excited to be a booking agent.
ANDREW WAMBOLT
BOOKING AGENT
Born with a heart of gold, a silver tongue, Andrew Wambolt hails from the great white north, Ottawa, Canada. Andrew acquired a coveted internship with The Comedy Network only weeks out of college and it's been a wild ride since then. He has been working in television, he's been producing comedy shows and writing about himself in third person for a decade. A motivated gentleman, Andrew is ready to book you for the next big gig, eh! Seriously though, professional to the bubble gum core.
REBEKAH VANDERCOOI
BOOKING AGENT
Rebecca is a screenwriter, playwright and author with a passion for creating strong female leads and sharing stories that feature underrepresented groups. She has experience as a production assistant, event planner and social media manager. In her free time Rebecca enjoys hiking, watching television and traveling.
ADAM CROCHET
Booking Agent
MEGAN BALLARGEON
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.