Dunkin’ – Cast & Crew

JESSICA ANTES (she/her) (Ensemble) is an actor, writer, director and teaching artist from Chicago. She received a B.A. in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago. She is also a graduate of The Second City’s Conservatory, Comedy Writing Program, Music Improv Conservatory, and iO Chicago. She can be seen performing improv and sketch as well as teaching around Chicago at Second City, The Revival and iO. Jessica has been in various short films and commercials. She is a Chicago/Midwest Emmy nominated Writer, and was a co-star in the Emmy-award winning pilot episode of “After 30.”  An upcoming project she is particularly excited about is being a puppeteer and voice actor for an upcoming children’s series. She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers and fellow comedians for laughing with or at her throughout her life. 

LEILA GORSTEIN (She/Her/Hers) (Ensemble) is an actor, writer, Scorpio, and avid Dunkaccino drinker based in Chicago! She grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, and got her BA in Theater at Indiana University. Most recently, Leila performed with Second City’s 47th ETC revue “Oh the Places You’ll Glow,” where she was Jeff nominated for “performer in a revue.” Leila toured with The Second City National Touring Company on Redco (#Bloodco) and performed with Second City aboard the Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship. In addition, Leila was a writer and actor on the morning TV show, Toon in with Me. Leila co-wrote and co-starred in the hallmark comedy film Love Dump, which was a 2023 Slamdance Selection and winner of the Audience Award at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival. You may also hear Leila’s voice as the host on the Jackbox Games “Role Models,” and “TimeJinx.” When Leila isn’t onstage, you can find her in full latex biking around the city or buying plantain chips at Trader Joe’s.  Thank you to Leila’s biggest comedic influences, her family: Mom, Dad, Arielle, Zack, and her loving partner Joey.  You can follow Leila on instagram @lolgorstein or see what she’s up to at Leilagorstein.com. 

DOMINIC RESCIGNO (Ensemble) is a writer, actor, and comedian in Chicago. He starred as Antoni in QUEER EYE: THE MUSICAL PARODY at The Second City, where he also understudied DO THE RIGHT THING, NO WORRIES IF NOT and DON’T QUIT YOUR DAYDREAM on the Mainstage. He has been seen at The Annoyance (DR. MISTER’S HIDDEN HOSPITAL) and is a member of the iO house team STANK! Other credits include TONY ‘N TINA’S WEDDING and CHILDREN OF EDEN (with Stephen Schwartz and Michelle Williams), as well as performances with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Walt Disney World, The Onion, and ClickHole. His webseries, The Dominics, has been critically ignored. Find him @dominicrescigno across all social media platforms except Truth Social.

ADAM SCHRECK (Ensemble) is an actor, writer, and comedian from Pittsburgh, PA. He is an alumnus of The Second City Mainstage, writing and performing in two acclaimed revues: Do You Believe in Madness? and Together At Last. In addition to numerous other Second City productions, Adam has also had the privilege of writing multiple theatricals for The Second City including two partnerships with The John F. Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts. Elsewhere, he can be found at various venues throughout the city including iO, The Annoyance, and, most frequently, his living room where he currently performs up to 35 shows a day for his wonderful son and daughter, his most adoring fans and harshest critics. adamtschreck.com 

BRITANI YAWN (Ensemble) (She/Her) is a performer and writer originally from Cleveland, OH and has earned her BA in Theatre from Miami University. She has toured with The Second City’s National Touring Company (RedCo!) and is an alum of The Second City Bob Curry Fellowship (2021). Some of her credits include Poison (The Plagiarists), The Suffrage Plays (Artemisia Theatre), and The Ridiculous Darkness (Sideshow Theatre Company). Brittani is represented by Grossman & Jack Talent. Follow her on IG @no_l1mits 

ALEX GARDAY  is a performer from Phoenix, Arizona. He has performed in Chicago for the past 14 years at all of the major comedy theaters. He is thrilled to be a part of The Second City and Dunkin’ Present: Ring Lights and Lattes. He was recently an understudy for The Second City’s Mainstage production, Don’t Quit Your Daydream. He regularly can be seen performing with Baby Wine (all LGBTQ+ comedy) at The Annoyance and Blank! The Musical (all musical improv) at The Revival. He has worked across North America as a host/emcee/facilitator for corporate events for Fortune 500 companies. He is the Talent/Product Coordinator and Marquee Host for Game Night Out a company that provides entertainment and curated in-person game nights for clients from across the Chicagoland area. He is 6’5″ and ethnically ambiguous. You can find him on social media platforms @alexgarday. 

DARYN ROBINSON (she/her) is a writer/performer originally from Washington, D.C. She is thrilled to join the cast of The Second City’s She The People, after understudying for The Second City e.t.c. and Touring Company. She also performs with Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical (Baby Wants Candy), Improvised Jane Austen (iO Theater), and My Best Friend is Black (Lincoln Lodge). Daryn contributes to The Onion, holds an M.F.A. from Northwestern University, and is represented by DDO Artists Agency. Love to Mom, Dad, Lori, Donald, and Michael! IG: @daryn_2dream.