Ainslie Wilson
Summary
Recent Northwestern University graduate with experience in comedy production, live events, content creation, and entertainment leadership. Co-founder of an independent open mic comedy organization, producer of live performances, and performer in stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy. Skilled in project coordination, talent management, creative development, and cross-functional collaboration through leadership roles, independent film production, and customer-facing work. Passionate about media and entertainment and eager to contribute to talent representation, television production, and creative development teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Casting and Marketing Intern
Love Isn't Blind
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Researched, pitched, and secured venues across 10+ U.S. cities for a national tour.
- Built and managed a multi-city volunteer database.
- Produced social content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to support audience growth.
Director, Cast
Mee-Ow Comedy
11.2023 - 06.2026
- Wrote 8-10 original sketches weekly in a fast-paced writers' room environment.
- Led and facilitated writers' rooms, shaping material from pitch to performance.
- Directed and performed in live sketch shows for large student audiences.
- Communicated with alumni and producers to assemble two highly produced shows each winter.
Coach, Cast
The Titanic Players
10.2023 - 06.2026
- Performed monthly long-form improv shows utilizing different improv structures.
- Taught long-form improv and coached performers in structured ensemble work.
Writer, Director, Casting Director, Actor, Boom Operator, Grip
10.2022 - 06.2026
- Wrote and directed short films, overseeing casting, production, and post-production.
- Worked across crew roles (boom, grip, casting) on multiple student film sets.
Co-Host, Editor, Production Coordinator
NPR Illinois
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Co-hosted and produced radio segments featuring guest interviews on community and cultural topics.
- Researched, contacted, and scheduled guests for interviews.
- Edited audio projects to fit segment criterion, meeting tight deadlines.
- Wrote copy for the Community Voices website.
Writer, Actor
Northwestern Sketch Comedy Television
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Wrote and acted in filmed comedy sketches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio/Television/Film, Psychology
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois06.2026
Skills
- Content creation
- Event planning
- Project Coordination
- Adobe
- Event Production
- Google Workspace
- Improv Comedy
- Casting
Awards
- Ivy Film Festival - 2026 TV Pilot Screenplay Runner-Up
- Bindley Film Grant Recipient
- Northwestern Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (Short Film)
Timeline
Casting and Marketing Intern
Love Isn't Blind
04.2026 - 06.2026
Director, Cast
Mee-Ow Comedy
11.2023 - 06.2026
Coach, Cast
The Titanic Players
10.2023 - 06.2026
Writer, Actor
Northwestern Sketch Comedy Television
10.2023 - 06.2025
Co-Host, Editor, Production Coordinator
NPR Illinois
06.2023 - 11.2025
Writer, Director, Casting Director, Actor, Boom Operator, Grip
10.2022 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Radio/Television/Film, Psychology
Northwestern University