Meet the team.

Rob is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning Casting Director and founder of RKA Talent. With a 20-year career in performance, he brings an actor’s perspective to his work as Artistic Director and Screen Acting Teacher at Rob Kelly’s House of Talent. His own journey has given him a deep appreciation for the commitment, creativity and confidence it takes to perform.

His casting work spans Netflix, Amazon, Sky, BBC, Lionsgate, Universal, Sony, Hulu, Disney and Nickelodeon, giving him first-hand insight into the screen industry from both sides of the camera.

At House of Talent, Rob channels that experience into practical, actor-focused training. He helps young performers develop their screen-acting craft, build confidence and understand the industry, so they can approach each role and opportunity with greater skill and purpose. He also aims to connect students with industry leaders, including agents, directors and producers.

Jessie is an actor, Acting for Screen Coach and Casting Assistant to Rob Kelly, working closely with him across film, television and theatre projects. Her work gives her a practical insight into casting and the skills actors need on set.

Trained in Acting for Stage and Screen, Jessie’s credits include EastEnders, Call the Midwife, The Chelsea Detective, The Feed and BABIES, as well as theatre work in the UK and internationally. She brings her professional acting and teaching experience into the studio, with student wellbeing and safeguarding central to her supportive approach.