Hello! I am Brian Meslar, a very versatile performer from Chicago with many years of experience in several performance fields. I know the selected freelance roles may seem like I have delusions of grandeur, but I have actually had working experience in every category I have selected. In fact, I had 20 more categories selected that I have actual paid experience in, but the system only lets me select 11 professions. I have periods of fear and doubt where I worry that I should have forced myself into one creative box entirely, but seeing my roles all listed out like this shows that I have been a passionate and determined artist with experience in all kinds of performance and project creation. YES, I am a seasoned Voiceover Artist with 150+ Audiobook Titles Recorded/Produced by me, with a Recording Studio I have produced several Full-Time Narrators out of. YES, I have wrote/rap/beatboxed/sung/produced my own music for albums and EPs over the years...as well as I can DJ both digital and vinyl turntables. YES, I have wrote/produced/directed/edited/acted in my and other's films and stage productions, with my custom made Musical Improv (A Witty Ditty Committee) show running monthly in Chicago. Also, YES, I have continued to produced content of myself as a creative busy-body/athlete as I promoted my road to competition both times I was on the national TV show American Ninja Warrior. In any creative task I have the pleasure of pursuing, I am driven and focused to complete it to the very best of my abilities, and to improve my abilities through the process as well. Anyone I worked with on a creative level could see my investment and desire, and all of the biggest Production Companies I have worked with have always wanted to work with me again and have me back. I pride myself on hard work when it comes to creativity, holding myself to the highest of standard. Even if I miss the mark on rare occasions, I dust myself off and get back in the fight, determined to make my next production a massive success. Selecting me guarantees you a creative mind, capable of thinking outside the box, with passionate drive to complete any creative/artistic task to the best of my abilities and to the highest of standards. Thanks for listening!

Brian Meslar

Hello! I am Brian Meslar, a very versatile performer from Chicago with many years of experience in several performance fields. I know the selected freelance roles may seem like I have delusions of grandeur, but I have actually had working experience in every category I have selected. In fact, I had 20 more categories selected that I have actual paid experience in, but the system only lets me select 11 professions. I have periods of fear and doubt where I worry that I should have forced myself into one creative box entirely, but seeing my roles all listed out like this shows that I have been a passionate and determined artist with experience in all kinds of performance and project creation. YES, I am a seasoned Voiceover Artist with 150+ Audiobook Titles Recorded/Produced by me, with a Recording Studio I have produced several Full-Time Narrators out of. YES, I have wrote/rap/beatboxed/sung/produced my own music for albums and EPs over the years...as well as I can DJ both digital and vinyl turntables. YES, I have wrote/produced/directed/edited/acted in my and other's films and stage productions, with my custom made Musical Improv (A Witty Ditty Committee) show running monthly in Chicago. Also, YES, I have continued to produced content of myself as a creative busy-body/athlete as I promoted my road to competition both times I was on the national TV show American Ninja Warrior. In any creative task I have the pleasure of pursuing, I am driven and focused to complete it to the very best of my abilities, and to improve my abilities through the process as well. Anyone I worked with on a creative level could see my investment and desire, and all of the biggest Production Companies I have worked with have always wanted to work with me again and have me back. I pride myself on hard work when it comes to creativity, holding myself to the highest of standard. Even if I miss the mark on rare occasions, I dust myself off and get back in the fight, determined to make my next production a massive success. Selecting me guarantees you a creative mind, capable of thinking outside the box, with passionate drive to complete any creative/artistic task to the best of my abilities and to the highest of standards. Thanks for listening!

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Hello! I am Brian Meslar, a very versatile performer from Chicago with many years of experience in several performance fields.
I know the selected freelance roles may seem like I have delusions of grandeur, but I have actually had working experience in every category I have selected. In fact, I had 20 more categories selected that I have actual paid experience in, but the system only lets me select 11 professions. I have periods of fear and doubt where I worry that I should have forced myself into one creative box entirely, but seeing my roles all listed out like this shows that I have been a passionate and determined artist with experience in all kinds of performance and project creation. YES, I am a seasoned Voiceover Artist with 150+ Audiobook Titles Recorded/Produced by me, with a Recording Studio I have produced several Full-Time Narrators out of. YES, I have wrote/rap/beatboxed/sung/produced my own music for albums and EPs over the years…as well as I can DJ both digital and vinyl turntables. YES, I have wrote/produced/directed/edited/acted in my and other’s films and stage productions, with my custom made Musical Improv (A Witty Ditty Committee) show running monthly in Chicago. Also, YES, I have continued to produced content of myself as a creative busy-body/athlete as I promoted my road to competition both times I was on the national TV show American Ninja Warrior. In any creative task I have the pleasure of pursuing, I am driven and focused to complete it to the very best of my abilities, and to improve my abilities through the process as well. Anyone I worked with on a creative level could see my investment and desire, and all of the biggest Production Companies I have worked with have always wanted to work with me again and have me back. I pride myself on hard work when it comes to creativity, holding myself to the highest of standard. Even if I miss the mark on rare occasions, I dust myself off and get back in the fight, determined to make my next production a massive success. Selecting me guarantees you a creative mind, capable of thinking outside the box, with passionate drive to complete any creative/artistic task to the best of my abilities and to the highest of standards. Thanks for listening!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Front Desk Clerk at Super 8, Normal, IL
June 20, 2013 - July 30, 2013
Front desk responsibilities including guest inquiries and check-in/check-out procedures.
Photo Double, Stand-in, Featured Extra at Divergent, Atmosphere Casting, Chicago, IL
June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Film set work as a photo double/stand-in and participation as a featured extra.
Bar Back + Pizza Delivery at Durbin’s Pizza
May 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Food service duties and pizza delivery.
Cleaner at Jack and Pat’s Butcher Shop
May 1, 2008 - August 31, 2012
General cleaning and maintenance duties.
Nanny (Full placement, Church service & special needs care) at Nanny
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Nanny for multiple placements with church service and special needs care for children.
Delivery Driver at Martin & Sons Cleaners
May 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Delivery driver for cleaning services.
Crew Member at Trader Joe's
September 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Retail crew member duties including customer service and store operations.
Audiobook Producer at Home Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Self-employed audiobook production from home studio; numerous projects and producer credits.
Customer Service at ParkWhiz
August 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023
Customer service responsibilities for event parking platform.
Show MC at SoFar Sounds
June 1, 2022 - February 28, 2024
Host/MC for live music events and performances.
Audiobook Production at Self-Employed
April 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance audiobook production for multiple clients.
Front Desk Clerk at Super 8
June 20, 2013 - July 30, 2013
Greeted guests, checked in/out, managed reservations, answered inquiries and maintained the lobby area.
Cleaning at Jack and Pat’s Butcher Shop
May 1, 2008 - August 31, 2012
Performed cleaning and sanitation tasks to support shop operations.
Butcher
September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Butchery tasks and meat preparation.
Nanny
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Full placement, church service & care for children, including special needs.
Crew Member at Trader Joe’s
September 1, 2015 - November 30, 2019
Retail duties, stocking, customer service.
Volunteer/Leader at Youth Group (Habitat for Humanity, homeless shelters & elderly)
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011
Led youth group in community service initiatives including Habitat for Humanity, shelters, and elder care.
President at Improv Troupe
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
President of a nationally ranked improv troupe; led rehearsals and performances.
Comedy Workshop Coordinator / Special Ed Improv Counselor at Campus
August 31, 2013 - April 30, 2015
Coordinated on-campus comedy workshops and provided special education improv counseling.
Nanny
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Nanny at multiple establishments; cared for six children at once.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theater Studies at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Illinois State University (ISU)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

Bassett certification
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other