Emily Chang  
Actor (Recurring on VAMPIRE DIARIES, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, YOUNG & THE RESTLESS)

I’m so grateful to have found my go-to coach in Nicole, and my acting home at JRS.  Nicole’s deep, intuitive understanding of all kinds of material and of the human psyche has really helped me tap into another level in my acting, and has opened so many doors for me in my career. Not only does she have fresh insights about every audition I bring to her and she won’t hesitate to dig into the parts of my acting that need work, she is also endlessly warm, patient and supportive. This is a teacher who truly cares about her students while pushing for them to reach further! I walk away from every coaching session with Nicole feeling renewed and confident, with choices that aren’t mechanical and taught, but instead, that are strong, instinctive, and really resonate with me. I’d highly recommend her and JRS to anyone–new and seasoned actors alike. Studying with Nicole and John at the studio has elevated my career to a whole new level, and the community & friends I’ve found there have provided me with the support and mindset that I needed to become a real working actor.