Claire Simon Casting

Simon Casting (also known as Claire Simon Casting) is Chicago's premier full-service casting agency, founded and led by Casting Director and CSA member Claire Simon since 1996. The company specializes in Film, Television, Theatre, Commercials, Print, and Street Casting, and is widely regarded as the most prominent casting company in the Chicago/Midwest market. Notable credits include multiple seasons of Chicago Fire and Chicago PD (NBC), Empire (FOX), Easy (Netflix), Jordan Peele's Candyman, and an extensive roster of regional theatre companies. The company has won two Artios Awards and operates a multi-studio casting facility at its West 16th Street location, also available for studio rentals.