Zak is widely regarded in the industry for cultivating a generation of breakout stars. His clients, past and present, range from Broadway to Hollywood to Bollywood, from critically acclaimed up-and-comers to breakout stars and icons.

Currently, Zak has over 250 students working as series regulars on major television shows, as well as hundreds of others working as guest stars, co-stars, and major roles in both studio and independent films. Among his students and clients, past and present, are numerous NAACP, SAG, People’s Choice, Golden Globe, and Emmy winners. He also consults for directors, productions, and networks, to ensure both individual actors and entire casts rise to the occasion of their best performance possible.

With over a decade as a top professional in the entertainment industry, Kathy Bolde, Director of the Young Talent Division at Zuri Agency, has a proven track record of discovering and developing the careers of young actors and models.

Beginning at Zuri Agency in 2008, Bolde saw a gap in the market and spearheaded the launch of the Baby and Toddler Division. Serving as the Director, Kathy represented a diverse roster of babies and toddlers who have been seen across film, television, commercials, and print. Zuri babies and toddlers have been on countless network shows such as, Fuller House, This Is Us, Grandfathered, Raising Hope, Baby Daddy, and Up All Night. Her babies and toddlers have also been featured in national print campaigns for top brands. The Baby and Toddler Division, built by Bolde, remains the industry’s “go-to” for babies and toddlers.

In 2017, Kathy expanded her role and was named Director of Young Talent at Zuri Agency and began working with actors from age six to young adult, with an emphasis on theatrical representation. Her extensive relationships with casting directors, producers, and industry professionals alike has helped secure auditions and subsequent bookings for her clients on television shows and studio feature films including: Blindspotting, American Horror Stories, The Cleaning Lady, Grey’s Anatomy, Animal Kingdom, The Suicide Squad, NCIS, Good Girls, The Book of Boba Fett, and the upcoming “Peter Pan.” Bolde also helps to oversee the Inclusive Division of the agency, ensuring that performers with disabilities have equal opportunities for roles and campaigns.

Kathy is driven by passion, with an eye for talent and the ability to build long-lasting relationships with clients, their families, and industry professionals, making her one of the most sought-after choices for representation in Hollywood. Bolde’s clients include actors she adores and fiercely believes in, along with families which she has a deep love for, and consists of both newly discovered talent and actors who have been with her since they were babies. Kathy has been profiled in national publications, including Entertainment Weekly and Vox, and has been featured on multiple television shows as an agent.

Matt McGee is a dynamic entertainment entrepreneur and founder of MRM Education, a tutoring and college admissions consultancy, and the Minor Performer Alliance (MPA), a youth-centered initiative focused on training and showcasing young performers for careers in media and live entertainment. With a background in performance and education, Matt bridges the gap between media, education and opportunity–creating real-world pathways for emerging talent to gain experience in film, TV, and stage. His work empowers the next generation through mentorship, storytelling, and strategic industry access.

Terese Classen is an Artios-nominated casting professional with over a decade of experience across studio, network and independent casting in television and film. She spent over 5 years as a Casting Executive at Hulu, where she oversaw the casting on Emmy nominated projects including THE GREAT, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, NORMAL PEOPLE and PAM & TOMMY.  Prior to Hulu, she worked on series including 13 REASONS WHY, UNREAL, and the 2019 TIFF selection THE OBITUARY OF TUNDE JOHNSON. She began her career as an agency assistant on the East Coast, where she helped clients with self-tape auditions and learned that she loved working with actors.