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Rinska M. Carrasco
Theatre

Adjunct Lecturer

Courses Taught

  • THTR 121: Introduction to Acting
  • THTR  241 Acting II Scene Study

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Columbia College Chicago, with a focus on Directing

About

Rinska Carrasco is a proud Dominican American. Represented Gray Talent Group and SAG-AFTRA. She has been recognized for both her artistic work on and off stage, both in English and in Spanish.

Selected Chicago Theatre acting credits include The Goodman, American Blues, Steep, and Stage Left. Selected Chicago Theatre Directing and Assistant Directing Credits include The Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Water People Theatre, Something Marvelous, Halcyon, and Retwist. Film and television credits include Chicago P.D, Somebody Somewhere, Michael Che Show, Cherry, Empire, A.P.B., 61st Street, Power Book Force: IV, and more. Rinska has also booked various voice-over jobs and commercials.

Awards and Recognition
Nomination: Best Director- Issac’s Eye — Joseph Jefferson Awards
Nomination: Best Director— The River Bride – ALTA
Nomination: Supporting Actress-In Arabia we’d all be Kings — Joseph Jefferson Awards
Won: Best Ensemble -In Arabia we’d all be Kings — Joseph Jefferson Awards

Other Awards
3Arts Grant, 3Arts Make A Wave, Sarah Siddons
David Talbot Cox Directing Scholarship, Diversity Scholar