Staff
Erin Cardillo
Executive Director
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor
Erin
Cardillo is a working actress, writer and producer. She has a
Bachelor of Science degree in Performance Studies from Northwestern University,
where she studied acting, dance, writing and adaptation. During her
college career, she spent a year at a conservatory in London where she was able
to indulge her great love for Shakespeare. Also while at Northwestern,
Erin taught voice/movement and acting at the prestigious National High School
Institute "Cherub" program - a summer conservatory program for students between
their junior and senior years of high school. After college, Erin
moved to New York, and worked extensively on stage. She also completed
a 9 week Shakespeare intensive at The Public Theater - home of the famed Shakespeare
in the Park. After earning her SAG card, Erin decided to pursue a
career in film and television and left New York for Los Angeles where she discovered
the incomparable Warner Loughlin. Erin has studied with Warner ever
since, both privately and as a student in Warner's Master Class. For
a list of Erin's credits and more information about her, please visit her website
at www.erincardillo.com.
Contact her at erin@warnerloughlin.com.
Jen Dede
Director of the Young Adult Program
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor
Jen Dede is a working actress, writer, and producer. She holds a BFA in Theatre from the prestigious Theatre School of DePaul University. Upon graduation, Jen worked extensively for the most well respected theatres in Chicago including: The Court Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and the Writers’ Theatre where she received critical acclaim for her work. She moved from Chicago to L.A. to pursue a career in Film and Television. Since then, Jen has appeared in many films and television programs on networks across the dial. She has also produced a feature film and continues to develop independent projects. Jen trains both privately and as a student in Warner’s Master Class. For a list of Jen’s credits and more information about her, please visit her website at www.jendede.com
Contact her at jen@warnerloughlin.com
Keith Bogart
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor
Keith Bogart is a working actor with credits including studio features, independent film, episodic dramas, sitcoms, daytime television, stage work and commercials. His professional career began while in the training program at The Williamstown Theatre Festival, where festival founder and artistic director Nikos Psacharopoulos cast him in the season’s main stage production. Afterward, Keith returned to New York and in between acting jobs continued his studies at The Strasberg Institute with Geoffrey Horn until acting work brought him to Los Angeles. In addition to acting, Keith was the producing partner of the award winning Parallax Theater Company. Keith also taught acting in a program for at risk youth through the non-profit organization LA Shanti. He recently completed his directorial film debut with the short “The Rapture of the Athlete Assumed into Heaven” written by Don DeLillo, which premiered at South by Southwest and continued to numerous festivals, including Slamdance. Keith trains with Warner both privately and as a student in her Master class.
Contact him at keith@warnerloughlin.com
Wendy Haines
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor
Wendy is a working actress and enjoys television, film and commercial success. After being the youngest person ever to complete the Professional Actors Training Program at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, Wendy’s career took her from Austin to Seattle, to touring nationally and internationally. Wendy finally landed in Los Angeles where she studied with Dee Wallace-Stone, Ivanna Chubbuck, and Art Wolff before landing at Warner Loughlin Studios. For four years, Wendy was the Artistic Director for City at Peace, Los Angeles— a program that brings together a large, socio-economically diverse, cast of teens to combine social change with the performing arts. Wendy is also the founder of Illumine Education/Entertainment where she enjoys being a workshop developer/instructor and a life-career coach, sharing what she has discovered along the way about being more successful and fulfilled in life. Wendy is thrilled to serve on the staff of Warner Loughlin Studios and share Warner’s technique. For a list of Wendy's credits and more information about her, please visit her website at www.wendyhaines.com.
Contact her at wendy@warnerloughlin.com
Nikki DeLoach
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor
Born in a small town in South Georgia, Nikki DeLoach began her career in the entertainment business at the age of 8. By 12 years old, she became one of the new additions to "The Mickey Mouse Club" along with Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Ryan Gosling. After the show, Nikki went on to work both in the music industry, as a recording artist signed to RCA and BMG records, and as a actor in film and television. She was recently seen in "Love & Other Drugs" starring opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, and working alongside Matthew Modine in the courtroom drama "The Trial." Nikki has several films coming out this year, including "Flying Lessons" opposite Maggie Grace and Hal Halbrook, "The River Why" with William Hurt, Amber Heard, and Zach Gilford, and the French comedy "Hollywoo." Television credits include series regular roles on NBC's "Windfall" and FOX's "North Shore." Nikki has also starred in various TV shows such as "Traffic Light," "The Defenders," "Cold Case", "Without A Trace" and "CSI: NY."
Contact her at nikki@warnerloughlin.com
Jeffrey Doornbos
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor
Jeffrey Doornbos is a working actor, producer, and director. Following his studies at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City, he became a member of the International phenomenon, Blue Man Group, with whom he still performs and directs worldwide. After many years in New York City, Jeffrey relocated to Los Angeles, where he recently produced a feature film, and continues to work in television, commercials, and film. He is currently the associate director of an upcoming theatrical tour based on the classical oratorio Handel's Messiah, directed by Broadway producer Dani Davis. Jeffrey is a member of Warner's Master Class.
Contact him at jeffrey@warnerloughlin.com
Dana Cuomo
Certified Warner Loughlin Technique Instructor, NY
Dana Cuomo is a working actress with credits including independent films, TV dramas, sitcoms, and stage. She received a BA in Broadcasting/Public Relations from Westminster College and a law degree from West Virginia University. Dana is a seasoned improv and sketch performer and, before moving to Los Angeles, performed in New York with the incomparable Second City. In addition, she's been involved with children's theatre for a number of years including touring with Dodger Theatricals children's production of "Into the Woods". Dana also works with a major film casting director, Deborah Dion, who specializes in children and teens, so teaching at Warner Kids & Teens is a perfect fit. Dana trains with Warner both privately and as a student in her Master Class.
Contact her at dana@warnerloughlin.com
Jackie Seiden
Director of the Kids and Young Teens' Program
Jackie Seiden is a working actress and singer. She graduated Cum Laude
with a Bachelor of Science in Theater and a Music Theater Certificate
from Northwestern University. While based in New York, she originated
roles in productions on Broadway (Good Vibrations, Hairspray), in
Broadway National Touring companies (Jersey Boys, Hairspray), Off
Broadway, and in Los Angeles (Happy Days) and Las Vegas (Peep Show).
Since moving to Los Angeles, Jackie has continued her acting career,
working in film, major motion pictures (New Year's Eve, Jack and
Jill), television, theater, and commercials. She has studied
improvisation with The Groundlings and is a proud member of the local
musical comedy troupe, the Troubadours, housed at Garry Marshall's
Falcon Theatre. Jackie has studied in class and privately with Warner
and is excited to work with the Kid's and Teen's Program. For more
information and a full list of Jackie's credits, please visit:
www.jackieseiden.com.
Contact her at jackie@warnerloughlin.com
Megan McNulty
Director of the Teens Program
Contact her at megan@warnerloughlin.com
Brendan Hughes
On-Camera Instructor
Brendan Hughes has been teaching at the studio since 2007. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Brendan has directed in theaters across the country and run three theatre spaces, including the legendary Yale Cabaret and the original Harbor Stage of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. He has taught at Yale, Harvard, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has written and directed several short films and is currently developing his first feature, the screenplay for which was an official selection at the Oaxaca Film Festival. He lives in Silverlake with his wife, cinematographer Emily Topper.
For more information please visit his website: www.brendanhughes.com.
Contact him at brendan@warnerloughlin.com.
Julie Zipper
Visualization Instructor
Julie Zipper enjoyed a successful 10-year career as an actress in NYC. Her credits include TV, film, commercials and Broadway. In 2004 she felt an unmistakable call to pursue her other love--meditation. Not knowing where this would lead, but trusting the inner voice, she dropped her stunned agents and surrendered. She’s never looked back and is now thrilled to bring these two worlds together. In addition to being a spiritual counselor, Julie teaches yoga, meditation and spiritual practices. She is honored to have studied extensively with modern day mystics such as Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith (of “The Secret,” and “The Moses Code”), and Sally Kempton (master meditation teacher). She is here to help you live your most prosperous, creative and joy-filled life, from the inside out!
Contact her at julie@warnerloughlin.com
Improv Instructor
Eric has studied and performed improv in all its forms since the age of 14, when he first took the stage at the Comedy Sportz Theater in his hometown of Raleigh, NC. Since then, Eric has studied and performed at The Second City and Improv Olympic theaters in Chicago, as well as working in scripted theater, sketch comedy, television, and film, and is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to teaching at Warner Loughlin Studios, Eric is a faculty member at Steppenwolf Classes West, the iO West Theater, and has taught at Cal State University's Summer Arts program in Fresno, at Cal State Long Beach, Chico State, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as well as traveling to theaters and festivals across the US and Canada. He is a member of the critically-acclaimed Chicago ensemble The Reckoning, with whom he tours and performs at festivals nationwide. Currently, Eric is a working actor, writer, and director in LA, where he performs weekly at the iO West Theater. Recent credits include performing and directing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (L.A. & NYC), The Second City (L.A. & Chicago), Improv Olympic West, MoveOn.org , The Comedy Central Stage, and UC San Diego. This fall, Eric returns to the University of California San Diego to teach and serve as a Guest Director of Adam Bock's The Thugs. For more info, please visit www.erichunicutt.com
Contact him at eric@warnerloughlin.com
Jamie Wollrab 
Voice and Movement Instructor
Jamie Wollrab is a jack of trades in the voice and movement arena. He has worked extensively at New York’s Actors Movement Studio under the guide of Lloyd Williamson. He also studied the Michael Chekov Technique for two years with Lenard Petit, and the Linklater Technique for four years with Nancy Mayans and Peggy Loft. Jamie has MFA form Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University with William Esper. He currently works as a director, actor, dialect coach, and fight choreographer. He is the Artistic Director of Triptych Theatre.
Contact him at jamie@warnerloughlin.com
Amanda Pomeroy
Writing Instructor
Amanda has been a freelance writer in Los Angeles for over ten years. She began her career writing scenes and monologues for actors at Warner Loughlin Studios, which led to a self published "Best Of" book a few years later.
Ellen Shanman
Writing Instructor
Ellen Shanman is a screenwriter and the author of two published novels, Right Before Your Eyes and Everything Nice, both from Bantam Dell. Trained as an actor at Northwestern University, she served for eight years as Producing Director of Singularity, a New York-based film and theatre production company, before transitioning to writing full-time for episodic television. She has worked extensively as a reader and script consultant, both privately and through Film Independent, a support organization for independent filmmakers. She currently writes character-based feature films with a focus on strong roles for actors.
Ariel Joseph Towne
Life Coach/Career Coach
Someone who provides advice and support to people who want to improve their lives, helping them to make decisions, solve problems, and achieve their goals
Synonym: Career Coach Ariel Joseph Towne is an internationally recognized feng shui consultant and life coach and works with couples and celebrities to single moms and starving artists to CEO's and companies. He has sold a show based on his work to SyFY, has had his own radio show on Sirius and has contributed to four books. He just completed his own book, based on how to create balance, peace and success using feng shui principles & how they apply to our inner house.
Agnes Baddoo
Stylist
Renowned fashion stylist and author, Agnes Baddoo is an Aries, child of the 60's, born and raised in New York City. She studied at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, earning a BA in fine arts and painting. Upon graduation, Agnes worked for Elle magazine in the US, then moved to Paris and began working for Conde Nast. It was Agnes' time spent in Paris where she got her feet wet as a fashion stylist.
If you are interested in becoming a certified teacher of the Warner Loughlin Technique, contact the office.