Off The Leash

Kiana Rene is in her first year with WEM,Inc. We are thrilled to add Kiana to our team of professional actors and entertainers. We look forward to a successful and bright future in entertainment and media.

Art Balyan, born in Armenia, raised in America. He began acting at 9 years old, and was the funniest kid in the room. His start was in episodic television, Ally McBeal, and Family Law. Art Balyan stopped acting and went away.

Six years later he calls me up and says, "hey Addison, do you remember me?" It turns out, I did. Now Art Balyan is acting again. Never stopped really.

Breaking Bad's DEA officer, Steven Quezada was raised on the West Side of Albuquerque. His strong feelings and love for New Mexico has kept him a resident for 44 years. In 1981 Steven pursued his love for performing at Eastern New Mexico University where he received his B.F.A in Theatre Arts. After returning to Albuquerque Steven began writing plays for himself to perform in. His very first play was a huge success. "The First Chicano President" was sold out nightly. This motivated him to write four more plays with a great response. In 1988 Steven started to pursue Stand up Comedy and again to his surprise, it was another lucky road in his life. Steven has been doing Stand up Comedy ever since and has performed all over the United States for many Comedy Clubs, Conventions, Organizations and has also been seen on TV shows like HBO's "Loco Slam" and Galavision's "Que Locos". You will soon see him in upcoming movies such as "First Snow" with Guy Pierce and "Beerfest" with the guys from "Broken Lizard". He is presently starring in his own movie "Homeless" which is now in post production. We are also happy to announce the release of his new comedy DVD "The Three Cochinos" in stores now. Coming soon "The First Chicano President". Currently Steven is a castmate on the Emmy nominated, Breaking Bad.

Charles Watson is an actor and entertainer. He is a native of Richmond, California. In Los Angeles, Charles' first stage role was “Gaveston; Favorite of the King.” He was cast as Armand in the International City Theater's interpretation of “Once On This Island.” Charles Watson shared the stage with talent manager and coach, Addison Witt, and began working with Addison after the run of the production. In 2006 Charles flew to Hong Kong to play Scar in Disney's, The Lion King. Charles spent 3 years playing the role before returning to LA. In 2009 Charles Watson understudied for the role of Luther Dixon in a new original musical, Baby It's You, hosted at The Coast Playhouse. Baby It's You, is about legendary girl group the Shirelles. The show tells the story of the group, New Jersey housewife-turned-record company executive Florence Greenberg, and how they rose to stardom in the early 1960s. In 2010 Charles joined writer/producers Philip and Jerii Rodman to bring to life their passionate stage reading, The Dred Scott Decision. The United States Supreme Court ruled that people of African descent imported into the United States and held as slaves, or their descendants, slaves or not, had no protection by the Constitution and could never be citizens of the United States. This decision was critical in leading up to the Civil War in the United States.

Kadi Prescott is a thirty something year old mother of seven...yes, seven children whom she birthed.

Kadi Prescott is one of the hottest names in Mommy Blogging. And yet she does so much more. Known for vlog, guest spots on TV, and guest speaker at conferences, Kadi is right for the next phase, her own TV Talk Show.

"I seek to change the world. It is what I was purposed for, what I was born to do."

Kadi Prescott

Nikki SooHoo began her acting career at age 12, cast in a kids variety show TV pilot called "K-POW". Two years later, 2003, Nikki SooHoo met talent manager, Addison Witt in his Santa Monica acting studio. Nikki's first film was more than a stretch, playing a pre-teen abductee in the critically acclaimed short film, Fields of Mudan. Then came a series of commercials, Disney and Nickelodeon episodes, a Disney feature, Stick It, talk shows and interviews. As a versatile TV and film actress, Nikki SooHoo is often cast in TV pilots, "East of Normal, West of Weird," "Testing Bob," and "Modern Family." In the Peter Jackson-directed feature, "The Lovely Bones," Nikki SooHoo plays opposite Oscar and BAFTA nominated actress, Saoirse Ronan. In the Bring It On franchise, Fight to the Finish, Nikki plays opposite pop sensation, Christina Milian. Talented, and recognized in her own right, Nikki SooHoo is one of Hollywood's emerging success stories.

Michael is a talented young performer with a drive and dedication to
pursue his passion for acting. In addition to portraying a wide range
of emotions and character roles, he enjoys keeping up with the
current trends in fashion. Raised in a rural setting, Michael is an
accomplished horseman and animal handler. He is very athletic and
enjoys music and dance as well. He plays two instruments and was an
enthusiastic performer with his high school dance team. He is also a
very talented fine artist and has won numerous awards at the
statewide level.

A firm believer in being a positive influence and staying involved in
one's local community, Michael has spent countless hours volunteering
for charities and community organizations as well as actively
participating as a member of 4-H, a youth development program of WSU
extension. Michael and his family have encountered hardships, which
have instilled a perseverance to overcome and believe for positive
outcomes. This connection to real life experience enhances his
creative expression while acting. In this regard, he is very genuine
is his personality and interactions.

RJ Mitte spent much of his childhood growing up between Austin, Texas, and Lafayette, Louisiana. At a young age he learned to meet challenge head on, facing a then little known birth defect called Cerebral Palsy, today referred to as CP. The son of Scott and Dyna Mitte, RJ, even in leg braces would try his hand at everything, including soccer, football, fishing, and learning to hunt with his uncle and grandfather. As a child, RJ learned the value of giving back, spending time working with his grandfather’s philanthropic organization, and partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build houses around the world for communities devastated by natural disasters and poverty. This experience set the background for the work that RJ Mitte would gravitate toward as a young actor in Hollywood. In 2005 RJ Mitte accompanied his younger sister, Lacianne Carriere on a trip to Los Angeles to meet and work with talent manager, Addison Witt. RJ was encouraged by a talent agent to give acting a try. Always one to take on a new adventure, Mitte didn’t hesitate in accepting the challenge. Although RJ had not previously expressed an interest in acting, the opportunity seemed to strike the right cord. To get his start in entertainment, RJ worked as a background actor on TV series, “Hanna Montana,” and “Everybody Hates Chris.” RJ learned to audition for other TV and commercial projects by studying acting techniques with his manager, Addison Witt. RJ's "big break" came from an opportunity to audition for the now critically acclaimed, and Emmy nominated, “Breaking Bad,” playing the son of two-time Emmy winner, Bryan Cranston. Drawing from what RJ Mitte learned in his early youth, he has lent his name and ambition to several organizations to raise awareness in the areas of equality and diversity. RJ Mitte is a spokesperson for two organizations, “Beyond Diversity - the future is now,” and I AM PWD, a tri-union awareness campaign bringing attention to actors with disability in TV, film, and stage. The campaign is supported by the Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA, and Actors Equity. RJ Mitte’s ambition includes directing, producing, and continuing to grow as an actor, making respected films, and working in television. RJ is a guest speaker at high schools, colleges and universities around the country, openly talking about the ways he has overcome obstacles and how he has achieved his goals.

Desreta Jackson made her film debut in The Color Purple, playing with actors whom would become some of the most widely known in the American Cinema, stage, and media. Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Laurence Fishburne.

Desreta Jackson is an actress of television, film, and stage. We are currently looking for a formidable project.

Celeste is 14 years and in her first year with WEM. She is one of our unique clients in that Celeste lives in Nebraska and sends her auditions via video and email. We look forward to creating a storied career for Celeste, and offering her bright and special talent to the world.