Actor. Writer. Comedian.
Eileen Aguilar Montelione (SAG-AFTRA, AEA) is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, improvisor, director, and producer. She has performed all over the world, from La Jolla Playhouse to The Moscow State Theatre.
In addition to her extensive Commercial and Voice Over resume, Eileen has appeared in several television shows and films: Teachers, Chicago Fire, Somebody, Life Partners, I Heart Shakey, Welcome to Gentle Waters, The Landlord, and Off the Cuff.
She is an alumna of NBC’s Late Night Writers Workshop, and has written and performed material for TBS Laugh Tracks, Universal Studios, The Second City Network, and All Def Digital.
Back in her hometown of Chicago, Eileen got her start by starring in the highly acclaimed, Jeff Recommended show, Cherrywood, directed by MacArthur Fellow, David Cromer.
You may have seen her perform in several Mainstage and e.t.c. revues at the world-famous Second City theatre. Eileen also wrote and performed with The Second City National Touring Company, The Annoyance, iO, UCB, Westside Comedy Theatre, and many other venues worldwide.
Now in Los Angeles, Eileen has shifted to narrative story telling in television and film. She began her career in Hollywood teaching Writing for Television at Columbia College alongside veteran television creator and executive producer, William Bickley. Since then, she’s gone on to write and create several original series.
“Eileen Montelione provides a signature wit and charisma that heightens each game to a level worthy of a Second City performance. ”
The Second City National Touring Co: Tim Ryder, Eileen Montelione, Kate Lambert, Sir Alex Kliner, Kellen Alexander, The Daniel Strauss
She currently improvises with her team, Yes Ampersand at Westside Comedy Theatre as well as several other venues.
Passing for Dead
was a semi-finalist in The Film Empire’s Writing for Television Competition.
Left to Right: Edgar Blackmon, Michael Kosinski, Matthew Craig, Eileen Montelione, Michele Simms, Audrey Goodman, Alison Yates, Kevin Aguilar
Procrastinators
Co-creators Kevin Aguilar and Eileen Montelione filming the pilot episode of Procrastinators .
Directed by Tyler Zak.