Anissa Williams's guest appearances

Anissa Williams

DanceSpeak

Amy Allen

Lee Daniel

Justin Timberlake

Debbie Reynolds

John Sovec

Galit Friedlander

Chris Moore

Alvin Ailey

Dana Wilson

Robin Antin

Fred Astaire

Phil Wright

Kim Gingras

Erica Hornthal

Jasmine Rafael

OwlTail

Sitting with Anissa Williams (Straight Outta Compton, Missy Elliot, 2Pac, Nike etc.) brings the HUMAN side from casting to our ears. Anissa shares about her journey from graduating school to getting into casting and how she earned he seat at the elite level that we so venerate. Anissa and I talk about everything from working on In Living Color, to the importance of work-life balance. The thing I'm most hyped about here: I have forever been curious about the perspective of the casting director. Casting can seem like an elusive, mysterious, all-powerful entity that determines our fates. We thank casting when we are booked, we (don't hate me) blame casting when we don't get it (or maybe that's just me) but it is an INTEGRAL part of the performer's journey. This episode will teach you, potentially challenge your perspective, and also warm your hearts as you hear about Anissa's deep-rooted connection to social justice and what inclusion can look like in this time.

138 Things you always wanted to know from behind the casting table w/ Anissa Williams.