DEREK CARLSON
Actor - Model
Derek is a senior Musical Theatre major at Illinois State University. A former three-sport varsity athlete, and collegiate rugby player, Derek has not only exceeded in the athletic arenas, but also behind the camera and onstage.
He has worked behind the camera on NBC's Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, done commercial photoshoots for Motorola, Factor Meals, Ecogaurd and most recently filmed scenes for the upcoming Hallmark Channel's Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story. His charisma and positive attitude are an asset to any working environment.
He was most recently nominated for a 2026 ACTF Irene Ryan Actor Award for his portrayal of Bobby Strong in Illinois State University's production of Urinetown. He was also a part of the 2022 and 2023 Illinois All State Musicals Productions, and performed as Dmitry in Coal City High School's production of Anastasia, which garnered him a 2023 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Award Best Actor Nomination, which was his second nomination, after being nominated for Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera in 2022.
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