Team
Jen Kasle, C.E.O. and Founder
As CEO of The Talent, Jen Kasle has proudly led the company for two decades, steering it through COVID, multiple industry strikes, and an ever-changing entertainment landscape—not just to survive, but to thrive. She continues to personally oversee every account, guiding her team of seven full-time staff members, alongside a network of skilled freelancers and interns.
Jen founded The Talent (originally JB Talent) in spring 2005, staying true to its core mission: booking top-tier, on-brand talent for television talk shows, award shows, magazine covers, celebrity castings, non-profits, live events, and digital platforms.
Under her leadership, The Talent has made an indelible mark in the industry. Jen helped cast the hosts of CBS’s The Talk and oversaw all guest bookings for 13-seasons—earning two Daytime Emmy Awards along the way. She secured Health magazine covers for seven years, booked film talent for The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson for over five years, and brought A-list guests to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen for more than five years.
The Talent has become the go-to agency for celebrity game shows, booking all stars for multiple seasons of Celebrity Family Feud, Match Game, Pyramid, Hollywood Game Night, and The Gong Show. On the awards front, Jen’s team has secured presenters and performers for the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, NBA Awards, and Kids’ Choice Awards. The company has also partnered with Macy’s for nine consecutive years to book marquee performances and float acts for the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In the non-profit arena—perhaps her proudest work—Jen has booked talent for Red Nose Day, helping raise over $30M annually for children’s charities, and was instrumental in the booking and producing of the Hand in Hand hurricane relief benefit in 2017, produced in under 10 days and raising over $55M.
Her booking highlights read like a who’s who of Hollywood and beyond: Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Oprah, Cher, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, Robin Williams, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Jamie Foxx, Scarlett Johansson, David Beckham, Kobe Bryant, Russell Crowe, Robert Downey Jr., Matthew McConaughey, Ben Stiller, Billy Crystal, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Outside the office, Jen can be found hiking the Colorado trails with her boyfriend, planning globe-trotting adventures with her two young adult children, experimenting with her latest art project, or speaking in ridiculous voices to her beloved dogs, Finnegan and Bradley.
Julie Rashid, President
Since joining The Talent in 2011—fresh off a five-year run as a producer for the Emmy Award–winning Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago—Julie has been the driving force behind some of the company’s most high-profile accounts across multiple networks and platforms.
She has led powerhouse teams responsible for booking marquee shows for The Talent including American Idol, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Stephen A. Smith Show, $100,000 Pyramid with Michael Strahan, Books That Changed My Life, Daily Blast Live, Larry King Now, and five seasons of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Bravo.
With nine years as a producer at Entertainment Tonight under her belt, Julie’s expertise in award shows is unmatched. With The Talent she has orchestrated presenter and music bookings for Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, The American Music Awards, The Billboard Music Awards, The Academy of Country Music Awards, Much Music Video Awards, and The NBA Awards.
Her talent connections have lead to impressive bookings, securing A-list appearances for the Emmy Award Winning Carol Burnett’s 90th Birthday Special, USO music tours, Netflix’s TUDUM, Josh Gates Tonight, The NBA Celebrity All-Star Game, Miss America, The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo, and Carol Burnett’s 50th Anniversary Special. She’s also brought big names to the Sesame Workshop Gala, CultureCon, and Alzheimer LA’s An Unforgettable Evening.
Outside of work, you might find Julie hiking through Griffith Park in Los Angeles with her husband and rescue dog, Sunny—or unwinding with her favorite Bravo series.
Sarah Goldsmith, Principal Advisor, Booking and Strategy
Sarah joined The Talent in 2009, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the Emmy-winning syndicated daytime show Rachael Ray. Over the years, she has become a cornerstone of The Talent’s unscripted and game show coverage, spearheading high-profile projects that span across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Her work includes casting for audience favorites such as Celebrity Family Feud and Match Game for Fremantle/ABC, along with numerous primetime specials for all of the major networks.
Sarah’s expertise extends beyond traditional game shows. She has led bookings for many seasons of The Great American Bake-Off: Celebrity Edition on Roku and helped shape the adventurous spirit of Running Wild with Bear Grylls, showcasing her versatility in navigating multiple genres and formats. Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Sarah has been honored with three Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on Rachael Ray and The Talk, cementing her reputation as a leader in television casting.
A true specialist, Sarah has carved out a niche in host casting, mastering the art of finding the right personality to elevate every project. Whether it’s for broadcast, cable, or digital platforms, she continues to expand this area of expertise at The Talent, meeting the evolving needs of networks and production companies alike.
Sarah’s path into entertainment began in her hometown of Encino, California. After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara, she launched her career at Entertainment Tonight, where she gained foundational experience that still informs her work today.
Outside of her professional achievements, Sarah loves cooking outdoors, taking beach walks with her family, and gardening wildflowers—a hobby that doubles as a haven for passing Monarch butterflies.
Marisa McArthur, Senior Director of Talent
Marisa joined The Talent in 2013 in Los Angeles before relocating to the East Coast, where she continues to book top-tier talent for the company. Over the years, she has produced celebrity talent for a wide range of popular game shows, including Celebrity Family Feud, Match Game, To Tell the Truth, Pyramid, Hollywood Game Night, Celebrity Name Game, Celebrity Dating Game, Guy’s Ultimate Game Night, About Last Night, and The Gong Show.
Marisa has led high-profile accounts such as Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, NFL Slimetime, Yo Gabba Gabba Land for Apple TV+, Fashion Police, Josh Gates Tonight, and Bill Nye Saves the World. Her expertise also spans the culinary world, having booked talent for a variety of cooking shows including The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Edition, No Taste Like Home, Celebrity Family Food Battle, Worst Cooks: Celebrity Edition, Dinner at Tiffani’s, and Celebrity Food Fight.
She played a key role on multiple seasons of Running Wild with Bear Grylls (Nat Geo) and worked on Netflix’s Live From the Other Side with Tyler Henry.
Before joining The Talent, Marisa built a successful career in the fashion industry. She served as a Photo Producer for Eddie Bauer in Seattle, an agent at Ford Models in both New York and Los Angeles, an Account Manager at Starworks/SW2 in New York, and as the Bookings Editor at Cosmopolitan magazine.
When not working she enjoys watching her hometown teams (specifically the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies) with all of her guys-her two sons, husband, cockapoo and tuxedo cat!
Kera Schulze, Director of Talent
With over a decade at The Talent, Kera has built a strong reputation in the casting industry, working across a wide range of networks, production companies, and genres. Her experience includes talk shows, game shows, variety series, competition formats, live events, and more. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to match the right personalities and skills to each project, she has contributed to many successful productions and helped bring numerous well-known figures to the screen.
Currently, Kera leads IMDb’s internal booking team, driving the strategy and execution behind securing exclusive celebrity interviews and original content for the platform’s 250M+ global users and 20M+ social media followers. Her work extends beyond the digital space, bringing A-list talent to IMDb’s high-profile on-the-ground studios and activations at marquee events such as the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and San Diego Comic-Con—ensuring the brand’s presence is star-studded.
Kera also heads the booking team for Good Mythical Morning—the most-watched daily show on the internet—hosted by YouTube trailblazers Rhett & Link, as well as Mythical Kitchen’s hit food-based interview series Last Meals. Her strategic guest curation has helped expand the show’s reach, bringing in an impressive roster of talent including Tom Hanks, Post Malone, Gordon Ramsay, Kathryn Hahn, Ciara, Kevin Bacon, Meghan Trainor, and many more. Building on the success of Last Meals, Kera is now playing a key role in growing Mythical Kitchen’s newer sub-series, including Cheat Meals, First Meals, and their podcast A Hotdog is a Sandwich—further cementing Mythical’s reputation for creative, personality-driven content.
Driven by her passion for music, Kera is instrumental in booking talent for several of the company’s music-centered productions, most notably the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and ABC’s hit competition series American Idol. Her versatile credits span an array of celebrated projects, including Nickelodeon’s NFL Slimetime, the debut season of A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Disney+’s The Muppets Mayhem, the philanthropic special Red Nose Day, and top-rated ABC game shows $100,000 Pyramid and Match Game.
Kera joined The Talent after two seasons at The Ellen DeGeneres Show and is a graduate of Ithaca College in New York. She loves making trips back to Rochester, NY where her family still is (#GoBills), but lives in Beverly Hills with her husband and toy poodle Ted, who freelances lounges at The Talent most days.
Nicole Schloss, Senior Talent Executive
Nicole joined The Talent in 2018, bringing with her a deep passion for music and live events, as well as a proven track record in the entertainment industry. Prior to joining the team, she worked at dick clark productions, the world’s largest producer of televised live entertainment programming. Her background in delivering large-scale, culturally significant events laid a strong foundation for her work at The Talent, where she continues to blend her love for live experiences with her expertise in talent relations and event production.
Nicole plays a key role in music bookings, with credits including American Idol, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, NBA Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards, Larry King Now, The Talk, and USO.
She also serves as one of the lead talent bookers for IMDb, where she is instrumental in securing high-profile guests for IMDb’s website, social platforms and live events at renowned festivals and conventions, including SXSW, San Diego Comic-Con, and the Sundance Film Festival. In addition to her work with IMDb, she is also one of the principal talent bookers for the hit YouTube series Good Mythical Morning and the culinary interview show, Mythical’s Last Meals, consistently booking relevant and high-caliber talent.
Nicole thrives when working on a variety of different projects for all kinds of networks and production companies. She has thoroughly enjoyed playing a role in bringing to life some of the most iconic and unforgettable live events on television.
When not working she loves to cook, binge watch new shows and go for long walks to the beach with her husband.
Bri Reed, Senior Talent Assistant
Since joining The Talent in the spring of 2024, Bri has had the privilege of collaborating with an incredible roster of clients, including
Celebrity Family Feud, CultureCon, The Stephen A. Smith Show, Mythical Entertainment, and many more. With an unwavering passion for all things pop culture, she feels blessed to have achieved self actualization through her career. Every day, Bri draws inspiration from working alongside a team of exceptional women, and she’s eager to continue honing her expertise in talent booking while taking on new and exciting challenges.
Bri is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), and earned her BFA in Theatre Design and Production with Honors in 2021. Outside of work, she thrives on the thrill of live events—whether it’s the energy of a K-Pop concert, the roar of a football game, or the pulse of a late-night rave. When winding down, she can be found curled up with her
two adorable cats, deep into a reality-TV binge or video essays on YouTube.
Kendall Bradwell, Talent Assistant
With a background spanning DIRECTV, Paramount, Anderson Group PR, Innovative PR, and Dynamic Television, Kendall Bradwell brings a wide-ranging view of the entertainment landscape to her role as Talent Assistant. A recent graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Business of Cinematic Arts, she’s eager to bring her creativity and love for storytelling into the world of talent booking.
Outside of work, Kendall can often be found rewatching classic films, sampling the best sushi she can find, taking long walks, or putting her comedic side to use on TikTok. A travel enthusiast, she never returns home without new glasses to add to her growing collection.
Jillian Gray, Talent Assistant
Jillian became part of The Talent team in August 2025 as a Talent Assistant after graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Public Relations. Before joining, she honed her skills in storytelling and promotion at Edelman Public Relations, where she supported Starbucks, and at Macmillan Publishing on the Tor imprint. Now, she helps assists The Talent on accounts for IMDb, Books That Changed My Life, and the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
When she’s off the clock, Jillian’s happy place is at home curled up with her cat Junebug, usually with a fantasy novel in hand.