Jack Chylinski
ACTOR • IMPROVISOR • MUSICIAN
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Photo: Josh Beransky
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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: 1700 Theater, Thalia Hall, Color Club, The Annoyance, Second City, Rhapsody Theatre and more.
Most recently, they starred in the title role at Lifeline’s Loki: The End of the World Tour which opened to rave reviews from multiple Chicago publications. They performed with Lookingglass Theatre in Anthony Rapp’s Home for the Holidays and with Theo Ubique in the regional premiere of TL;DR: Thelma & Louise, Dyke Remix as the loveable butch and lead guitarist, Cubby. Jack wrote, directed, performed and produced Make Your Own Kind of Music, a solo cabaret show that had a sold-out weekend run at Davenport’s Piano Bar. When it comes to on-camera work, Jack portrayed the lead role in The Elkhorn Special, a feature-length film produced by Red Leg Productions, and can be seen representing Allstate Insurance in a commercial near you! When they’re not on stage, they’ve been known to direct fully staged productions, most notably at Orlando Fringe.
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!
“Totally knock-out fabulous” - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“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…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Spend a summer evening with family and friends in Shakespeare’s enchanted forest! This new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings wit, romance, and mischief to life.
Directed by Susan Hart, Jack is portraying Francis Flute and Thisby! It’s a total romp perfect for the whole family.
August 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, IL
