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Jen Rudin has extensive work experience in the entertainment industry. Jen currently works as an Animation and Voice Over Agent at APA Agency, starting in September 2022. Prior to this, they were an Animation and Talent Agent at ICM Partners from July 2020 to July 2022.

From January 2017 to July 2020, Jen served as the President of Purple Glasses, LLC. Jen was responsible for overseeing operations and managing the company's projects.

Jen Rudin also has significant experience as a Casting Director. From August 2009 to July 2020, they worked as a Casting Director and Talent Development professional at Jen Rudin Casting LLC. In this role, they handled casting for various mediums including film, TV, voice-over, animated feature films, theater, video games, and commercials. Jen has won awards for their casting work and was based in both New York and Los Angeles.

Jen has also worked as a Freelance Casting Director at Sesame Workshop for a brief period in March-April 2015 and as a Casting Director for Rock Dog at Mandoo Pictures from October 2012 to March 2013.

Before their roles as a Casting Director, Jen Rudin held positions as an Associate Professor at Pace University from 2010 to 2011 and as a Casting Associate at Susan Shopmaker Casting from January 2000 to January 2002. At Susan Shopmaker Casting, Jen identified talent for various commercials, films, and theater projects, including the iconic Verizon "Can You Hear Me Now?" campaign.

Earlier in their career, Jen worked as a Casting Director at Ensemble Studio Theatre from 2001 to 2002. Their notable experience also includes being the Director of Casting & Talent Development at The Walt Disney Company from April 2007 to August 2009. In this role, they oversaw casting for Disney Broadway shows such as "The Lion King," "Mary Poppins," "The Little Mermaid," and "High School Musical: The Tour," conducting talent searches throughout the United States.

Overall, Jen Rudin has had a diverse and successful career in casting and talent development in the entertainment industry, with experience across various mediums and prestigious companies.

Jen Rudin has a diverse education history. Jen obtained a Master's Degree in Dramatic Writing from New York University, studying from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1990 to 1994, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in History and Women's Studies. In 1992 to 1993, they also studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, focusing on History. Jen completed their high school education at Professional Children's School from 1986 to 1990, receiving a High School Diploma. Jen attended Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School from 1984 to 1986.