About Jess

• Jess Lyons, CSA (she/her) has been in the entertainment business her entire life. She began her career as a performer and holds a degree in Theatre from Roosevelt University’s CCPA. Now in her 8th year with O’Connor Casting, Jess is a Casting Director and Partner in the business alongside David O’Connor and Virginia Anello. Her favorite part of this job is being in the room with talent, making discoveries together, and creating a comfortable space for people to work. Prior to landing this dream job in casting, Jess’s favorite resume credits include singing some Doo-Wop with the acclaimed @lovettesgram, managing a worldwide tour for a Johnny Cash Tribute Artist, and traipsing around the country as the Associate Producer on a Live Game Show featuring Bob Eubanks (the original host of The Newlywed Game) and Erik Estrada (of CHiPs). When she’s not directing sessions and being a boss lady, she’s watching true crime documentaries, or doing her favorite job to date – wiping up baby drool.

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