Adam Shalzi is a talented and accomplished screen and stage actor, renowned for his remarkable versatility and comedic flair. His ability to bring unique and captivating performances to the characters he plays has earned him widespread recognition and admiration.
Born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Adam's love for acting was nurtured by his high school theatre director, who encouraged him to audition for the school play and cast him as the lead. This experience sparked a passion within him, and he soon found himself making his way to the city, where he became multi-listed with four of Chicago's top talent agencies.
Adam's professional acting career began on Chicago stages, TV series, films, and commercials, and he has continued to work in the industry to this day. He has played supporting roles in several notable projects, including the coming-of-age comedy "The Crusades" (2023),starring Rudy Pankow, Nicholas Turturro, and Mike Starr, and the horror feature "The Windigo" (2024),starring Fivel Stewart and Brian Krause.
Adam's impressive resume includes a wide range of credits, including the Amazon series "Paper Girls" (2022),where he played the role of a peevish corner store clerk, as well as appearances on Showtime's "The Chi" (2018),NBC's "Chicago Fire" (2012),and the films "Janie Jones" (2010),"NightLights" (2014),and "The Onion series America's Best" (2013).
In addition to his work in film and television, Adam has an extensive Chicago theatre resume, having performed with esteemed companies such as Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, A Red Orchid Theatre, American Theater Company, Griffin Theatre, and Organic Theatre. He has also played a lead role in the production "RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN" at Raven Theatre, which was Jeff Nominated for Best Production - Midsize.
Adam's regional theatre credits include a season with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and the title role in the touring Australian show "DR. EGG AND THE MAN WITH NO EAR". He is a graduate of the iO Chicago improv program and has studied improv and comedy at The Second City Chicago and The Annoyance.
Adam is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and is represented by LEWK Management and Paonessa Talent Agency. He is also a Cirque du Soleil casting pool member for comedic actors.
