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Here's What Our Clients Have to Say:
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"I love AFA’s seemingly limitless optimism and encouragement. Ever since I started working with y’all it has been non stop. It always pushes me to be better in my auditions and on set. Plus, working with y’all has taught me to think of ideas in my acting that would’ve NEVER thought otherwise. By expanding my creativity and willingness to explore new ideas, I’ve become a more versatile actor." - Reed Horstmann, booked a series regular on Netflix's The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia, coached by AFA
"What I love about AFA is that they are integral. When they say on their emails or social media posts that they care… they genuinely do . When working with actors they are fully invested 110% all in! I have never seen any one of them hold back, even when you can see they have had a long day, they are committed. Their passion and love for the craft always shines through and they will work the scene with you giving you all the tools you need as though it was their audition. This alone for me is what sets them apart from everyone else, and their technique makes it super easy to dissect any given script. " - Nita Mistry, booked a recurring role on NBC's Ordinary Joe, coached by AFA
"I love AFA so much! There is an incredible sense of community at AFA. I have made so many dear friends and connections here, making AFA a safe space and a second home! I love how Abbie and Chelsea encourage actors to step out of their comfort zone. They are so good at helping you be unique and bring your authentic self to your acting! Self tape coaching is 100% recommended because they know how to help you bring out your best work on camera!" - Mehar Khan, booked a recurring role on The Rehearsal on HBO, coached by AFA
"I am absolutely positively obsessed with both Chelsea and Abbie. I currently do private coaching with them and they have helped me immensely. They helped me pick out footage to shoot reel material, and picked out looks for my headshots. I was cast in two projects directly from the footage I shot with them! I am forever grateful for how encouraging, helpful, and affordable they are! In every session I have had with them, they have gone above and beyond and I always leave feeling good about the work we did. I wouldn't dream of showing up to a set without working on the script with either Chelsea or Abbie. I love love love love AFA and highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. " - Brittany Passaro, booked the lead role in an independent film, coached by AFA
"I love the family dynamic. Everyone is so kind and talented. I admire every single one of the coaches, they’ve all pushed me out of my comfort zone and have just been incredible." - Isabel Gravitt, booked a series regular for Ryan Murphy's Netflix's limited series The Watcher and a recurring role on HBO's Little Fires Everywhere, coached by AFA
"I love Chelsea! She's so good and fun. She's the coach I've worked with the most, but I hear all the other coaches at AFA are great too! Chelsea always helps me so much. She always works hard to squeeze me in when I need it, and we really appreciate her." - Atticus Woodward, booked a series regular on Starz' Blindspotting, coached by AFA
"I feel so fortunate to have been introduced to AFA and Abbie!!! I absolutely LOVE Abbie and her energy. After my first lesson with AFA, I recorded a self-tape and landed my first big role! AFA is always here for me, either on Zoom or in-person." - Remington Hunt, booked a recurring role on Apple's Hello Jack! The Kindness Show, coached by AFA
"The coaches at AFA give me great pointers on how to play all different types of roles. Also, they are amazing people and super fun to work with!" - Adan Carrillo, booked a recurring role on Amazon's Forget Normal, coached by AFA
"I love that at AFA you're working and learning from people who have achieved the dreams we have -- the coaches are working in the industry and have been for a long time. I appreciate the level of honest feedback. I love the detail for every self tape. At AFA, I know I can walk out with a tape I'm confident in." - Michelle Khare, booked Karma on HBO Max
"I love love love AFA! One of the main takeaways from taking classes at AFA is that my confidence in myself and my choices has grown so much. I let go of constantly thinking, 'Do I look stupid right now?' or 'I feel dumb doing this' when I'm doing a tape. When there's a scene where we're supposed to be screaming and crying, of course we aren't going to look perfect and put together! Sometimes looking disheveled and crazy actually works perfectly for your character AND helps you commit to your choices. AFA is such a perfect environment for experimenting and trying new ideas! " - Emma Nasfell, booked a Lifetime movie and recurring role on Disney's Warped
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"AFA was a game changer for me. Their technique was simple, straight to the point and EFFECTIVE all at a price that didn't leave me broke! Abbie and Chealsea taught me a new way of doing things that changed everything for me! They taught me the correct way to personalize auditions, how to break down material in under 10 minutes, how to bring in physical life, etc, etc. All in all, AFA taught me how to book and how to understand myself better as an actress! They gave me community and showed me kindness and patience." - Keyla Monterroso Mejia, booked a series regular on the new On My Block spinoff for Netflix, and a recurring role on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, coached by AFA
"I swear by AFA. I feel like every time I leave a coaching I am armed and confident in my choices as an actor. I also feel like I have a little extra 'oomph' to bring to the scene, whether it's a technical moment or perspective. Furthermore, I feel like regardless of whether I book that particular role, I will always book the room with the strong choices I made." - Jamila Allen, booked a recurring role on Netflix's Unbelievable, coached by AFA
"What I love about AFA the most is Abbie and Chelsea’s willingness to go in all the way when helping with self tapes... I know I am always going to walk out with a tape that I and my team are confident with." - Liberty Hobbs, booked a series regular on BBC's The Syndicate, coached by AFA
"At AFA I feel very comfortable and welcome so I can do my best work to improve my acting skills. I love that the coaches are still actively pursuing their careers and have the same experiences that we all have. Another thing I love about AFAis they not only coached me for my current role, but also coached me when I booked my first role as a supporting actress for another independent feature film called, Donny’s Bar Mitzvah. I love AFA!!!!" - Isabelle Anaya, booked the lead role in an independent film opposite J.K. Simmons, coached by AFA
"AFA is epic. I really like how Chelsea helps me with my lines, and even if I mess up, she helps me do it again and again until we are both happy with it. I like how she helps me get ready for my Zoom auditions and makes me feel good when I leave the AFA Studio. Chelsea is officially my acting coach and Chelsea rocks!! " - Marcello Reyes, booked a series regular on FOX's Pivoting, coached by AFA
"I booked this job because of AFA, only off my headshot and reel, both of which which they helped me with. I love AFA. Period. They are excellent self tape coaches and mentors. The content you get from their classes, their coaching, and from them directly is priceless. When I started out in LA, I had no connections and no idea where to even begin. With their guidance, I was able to fast track what I would have had to learn by myself within the span of a year, in only a couple meetings. I admire and appreciate Chelsea and Abbie, as they help develop actors starting with their careers. They are my greatest inspiration!" - Eva Kirby, booked a recurring role on the TV series Charmers
"On the most practical level, AFA builds actors up in a way that powerfully equips them to function fruitfully in the business and craft of acting, while also creating a safe and collaborative community for them. Abbie and Chelsea share every single drop of wisdom, experience, success, failure, joy, mourning, and victory that they’ve worked for and earned for decades without any hesitation. They give and teach in a way that truly says, 'when you win, we win.'" - Aqueela Zoll, booked recurring guest star for FOX's Filthy Rich
"I'm so thankful to have AFA around in LA to help me with quick self tapes, along with them just overall being great friends. I love how sweet everyone is at AFA. I one time got coffee with Chelsea just because I was having a bad day and she helped me just feel better. " - Juliana DeStefano, booked a Lifetime movie, coached by AFA
"AFA fosters togetherness and positivity while providing valuable class work and networking. Abbie and Chelsea are highly encouraging of all their students, and their acting classes are always current and challenge my growth as an actor. You really feel and believe that you are a family, a unit, where successes are cheered by all and setbacks are felt by all." - Kevin Mayberry, booked a supporting role in an independent film
"I REALLY lucked out with AFA. I live in the valley and used to have to go over the hill to do auditions. I had to deal with the stresses of where to park, how crappy is the area, is the reader good, do I feel comfortable to be fully vulnerable in an audition with them? I don’t have to deal with any of that now. AFA is a great space, right near home, parking is not an issue, the quality of what I get is great. I get to read with a great actor and when I ask for direction they guide me where I need to get. AFA has been a huge stress relief for my auditions and the product I get from it is fantastic." - Jamie McShane, booked a recurring role on TNT'S Animal Kingdom
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