November 5th @ 7pm EST via Zoom

Lisa Zambetti, CSA is an Artios-nominated casting director whose work spans television, film, commercials, video games, and emerging media. Her credits include the long-running CBS series Criminal Minds and its spin-off Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, as well as serving as co-casting director on the pilot of FX’s Reservation Dogs. Her work in video game casting has also earned her a nomination for Casting Director of the Year.

With experience across both traditional and rapidly evolving areas of entertainment, Lisa brings a unique perspective on where the industry has been and where it’s headed. She has cast numerous award-winning independent films and continues to work across new formats and platforms, including projects for Audible and Skydance Media.

Lisa is also a passionate educator and advocate for actors. She serves on the faculty at UCLA and has taught at institutions including USC, UC Santa Barbara, Pace University, and The Actors Studio MFA program in New York City. She is an active member of the Casting Society’s Equity in Entertainment branch and has contributed to initiatives focused on expanding opportunities and representation within the industry.

In this masterclass, Lisa will take actors behind the casting process while also looking at the bigger picture: how the entertainment industry is changing, what those changes mean for working actors, and how actors can stay informed, adaptable, and competitive as the business continues to evolve.