Based in Ireland, we are Casting Directors for Film & Television. Combining our creative and administrative talents, we at Louise Kiely Casting provide an efficient and innovative service.
We are also fully committed to creating equal opportunities for all actors; regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability or social background.
LOUISE KIELY CDG CSA – Casting Director. Louise has a Degree in Law from University College Cork. She also trained at The Gaiety School of Acting. She was an Actor before setting up LKC in 2005. In 2020 Louise was nominated for an Emmy Award. In 2021, she was the recipient of the CSA Artios Award & the co-recipient of the CDG Award for Best Casting in a Limited Series. Both for her work on TV Series NORMAL PEOPLE. In 2023, Louise was the recipient of the CSA Artios Award for her work on THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN. Louise is a member of IFTA, BAFTA & The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Science.
KAREN SCULLY CDG CSA – Casting Director. Karen has a Degree in Business & Politics from Trinity College Dublin. She also trained at The Gaiety School of Acting. She was an Actor for 15 years before starting work with LKC in 2009. In 2021, Karen was the co-recipient of the CDG Award for Best Casting in a Limited Series for her work on TV Series NORMAL PEOPLE.
THYRZA GING CDG CSA – Casting Director. Thyrza has a Degree in International Commerce with Spanish from University College Dublin. She worked as both a Casting Director and an Agent for a number of years before joining Louise Kiely Casting in 2013.
FIONNUALA O’ SHEA – Casting Associate. Fionnuala trained in The Gaiety School of Acting. She worked in a variety of areas before joining Louise Kiely Casting in 2015.
ELISE BRENNAN – Casting Associate. Elise graduated with a degree in Drama and English in UCD in 2012. She set up her own talent agency called Glas Studios in 2013 and has been running it ever since; specialising in casting for talent across Film, TV commercials, online campaigns, & live events. Elise joined the LKC team in June 2023.