Jack Chylinski
ACTOR • IMPROVISOR • MUSICIAN
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Photo: Josh Beransky
Jack Chylinski is a multi-hyphenate artist based in Chicago, IL with professional disciplines in acting, music, improvising, cabaret writing and performance, directing and on-camera acting. They have performed in various capacities across many iconic Chicago stages, such as The Steppenwolf, Thalia Hall, Color Club, The Annoyance, Second City, Rhapsody Theatre and more.
Most recently, They performed with Lookingglass Theatre in Anthony Rapp’s Home for the Holidays (December 2025) and with Theo Ubique in the regional premiere of TL;DR: Thelma & Louise, Dyke Remix as the loveable butch and lead guitarist, Cubby (October 2025). Jack wrote, directed, performed and produced Make Your Own Kind of Music, a solo show that had a sold-out weekend run at Davenport’s Piano Bar (February 2024). This past fall, Jack portrayed the lead role in The Elkhorn Special, a feature-length film produced by Red Leg Productions (October 2025). When they’re not on stage, they’ve been known to direct fully staged productions, most notably at Orlando Fringe (June 2021). Their artistic mission is to curate and participate in human-centered collective experience through music and storytelling.
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
and they’re good!
“Chylinski is a star, with charisma to spare”- C.J. Fernandez, Stage and Cinema
"As Loki, Chylinski is electrifying. Terms like “breakout role” and “star-making turn” are often overused, but they feel entirely appropriate here. Chylinski delivers a layered, magnetic performance that captures Loki’s volatility without ever reducing the character to comical caricature. Charming one moment, vindictive the next, Chylinski continually reveals the vulnerability and loneliness beneath Loki’s chaos. It is a remarkably nuanced performance that anchors the production emotionally even amid its loudest and most surreal moments."
- Misha Davenport, BroadwayWorld Chicago
“Though it’s definitely an ensemble effort, Chylinski is the hypnotic center of it. I don’t remember seeing Chylinski onstage before, but I can’t wait to see them again.” - Kerry Reid, The Chicago Reader
“Jack Chylinski employs charm and wide-eyed wonder”
- R. Scott. Reedy, BroadwayWorld
“Chylinski’s powerful voice does justice to “The Sword of Damocles,” a song I never really liked until this show.” - Michael Hoban, Theater Mirror
"[Jack Chylinski's] Loki has charisma for days...Chylinski's voice and physicality are excellent, and they don't sacrifice Loki's genuine emotion to the comedy and mischievous fun. Their performance goes a long way in further elevating the strong foundation of the show itself." - Christine Malcom, Talkin’ Broadway
“Jack Chylinski…[is] gloriously funny on stage.”
- Kevin Baldwin, Metra Mag
Now Playing…
Loki: The End of the World Tour
At Lifeline Theatre in Rogers Park!
“Welcome to the greatest rock ‘n’ roll show not on Earth! LOKI arrives at Asgard, bringing chaos, comedy, and three monstrous (maybe) children. LOKI tangles with Odin, Thor, and the mysterious Freya; each with their own agenda; their own secrets—but all paths lead to one eternal question: In an us vs. them world, can we envision a new mythology?
Starring Jack Chylinski as Loki! Lifeline Ensemble member Heather Currie directs this epic musical world premiere from the Jeff award-winning team of Howe and Calvit.