About the Agency

A Legacy in Chicago Talent Representation

DeSanti Talents, Inc. is a full-service, multi-cultural talent agency with deep roots in the Chicago entertainment community.

From Salazar & Navas to DeSanti Talents, Inc.

DeSanti Talents, Inc. is the extension of a legacy in Chicago. Formerly known as Salazar & Navas, the agency continues its work representing actors, models, and voice talent nationally.

As a full-service, multi-cultural agency, DeSanti Talents is recognized as a leader in representing ethnic talent across the country.

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What the Agency Represents

Actors

Male and female actors represented for screen, stage, and commercial work.

Models

Male, female, and children & teen models represented for fashion, commercial, and editorial bookings.

Voice Talent

Voice talent representation for narration, commercials, animation, and broadcast.

Rooted in Chicago, the agency carries forward a legacy of talent representation that traces back through earlier iterations of the firm, maintaining continuity of service while evolving to meet modern demands. Long-standing agencies often serve as institutional memory for their communities, preserving networks built over decades and passing relationships forward to new generations of performers and clients. By operating from a city with a rich entertainment heritage, the agency remains closely connected to regional production while extending its influence nationally. This balance allows the firm to serve as a bridge between local talent and broader industry opportunities, supporting performers whose ambitions reach across markets and helping clients access representation with deep historical roots and an evolving contemporary practice.</item>

As a full-service operation, the agency covers multiple categories of talent under one roof, simplifying the process for casting professionals, brand partners, and producers who need reliable access to diverse performers. Comprehensive representation often includes actors, models, voice talent, and specialized categories, allowing clients to source what they need from a single trusted source. This breadth reduces coordination friction and supports faster, more accurate casting decisions. Agencies that handle diverse categories tend to develop robust scouting practices and maintain relationships across many corners of the industry, giving performers access to opportunities they might not otherwise encounter. The combination of depth and variety positions the firm as a convenient starting point for projects that require range.</item>

Multi-cultural representation sits at the heart of the agency's identity, reflecting both the character of its home city and the demographics of modern entertainment. As audiences and brands pursue authenticity, the demand for talent from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds continues to grow across film, television, advertising, and voice work. Agencies that prioritize this dimension of representation help broaden the visual and vocal landscape of media, ensuring that stories reflect the full spectrum of human experience. By championing performers from a wide range of backgrounds, the agency contributes to a more inclusive industry while opening pathways for emerging talent who have historically been underrepresented in mainstream projects and campaigns.</item>

Beyond traditional adult categories, the agency also represents younger performers, including children and teens, a segment that requires particular care, compliance awareness, and family coordination. Working with minors involves navigating educational obligations, legal requirements, and parental involvement, which adds layers of responsibility to the representation process. Agencies that handle this category well tend to emphasize clear communication with families, sensible scheduling, and long-term development of young talent rather than short-term placements. This approach benefits both performers and clients, as brands and productions increasingly seek authentic youth representation in advertising, voiceover, and scripted content. Thoughtful handling of this category reinforces the agency's reputation as a trusted partner for sensitive casting needs.</item>

Voice talent forms a significant pillar of the agency's roster, reflecting the continued growth of audio media across podcasts, animation, commercial advertising, audiobooks, and corporate narration. Strong voice representation requires careful attention to vocal quality, range, and stylistic versatility, as voice casting often demands very specific tonal qualities. Agencies that maintain active voice departments help bridge performers with producers seeking distinctive voices for varied applications. Combined with on-camera talent, the agency's diversified portfolio reflects how modern representation firms must adapt across multiple mediums and platforms. This adaptability supports both emerging performers seeking flexible careers and clients seeking comprehensive casting solutions across audio and visual formats alike.</item>

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