Chekesha Van Putten

Originally from Los Angeles California, I undoubtedly developed my love to be in front of an audience. As an award winning spokesmodel, actress, and dancer, I have made my mark in multiple industries. Most recently founder/ceo of TradeshowCasting.com and on-line job marketplace for promotional models & talent.

With an early start I gained recognition in the entertainment industry and appeared in hit TV shows and films including The Academy Awards, Melrose Place, Third Rock From the Sun, and commercial campaigns for Pepsi, Ross and Taco Bell to name a few.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communications from Howard University with honors and did postgraduate studies at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. After finishing school I continued to add many credits to my professional resume most notably Austin Powers, Hoodlum, Mad TV, Last Vegas, and American Beauty. I was also a dancer and choreographer for Los Angeles Laker Girls .

Under the banner of my own enterprise “The American Spokesmodel” I consolidated my skills as an actress, brand spokesperson, model and host into one. I have had the privilege of representing and speaking on behalf of some of the top companies in the world including LG Electronics, Nike, Audi, Gatorade, Dolby Electronics, Bally Technologies and Tom Ford to name a few. After becoming frustrated with the way in which I had to go about finding work and seeing a need for freelance models and talent to have more control of their careers I decided to start a business to solve the problem, TradeshowCasting.com.

As an entrepreneur/performing artist I feel fulfilled as I am aligned with my higher purpose and calling to do what I love and to help others in the process. I also teach acting and mentor young adults at the International Academy of Film and Television. Thankful, blessed, lover of life and all things good!