For Shelly teaching acting is the perfect combination of two of his biggest gifts. He is an incredibly talented actor and a smart, kind teacher. He easily helps to mold his students into capable actors.

One of the nicest person you will come across! Provides direction and very helpful criticisms. Has worked extensively in the industry to provide great career advices. If you are looking for a great teacher and wonderful mentor, Shelly is the person.

With practically no acting experience under my belt, I was incredibly nervous to take Shelly’s class. However, these concerns immediately vanished on that first day. Shelly fosters an inclusive environment that caters to all skill levels. He is patient, wise, talented and immensely entertaining. His classes focus on progressive growth, with each session building upon the previous. Shelly provides individualized feedback and tangible goals, making it easy to hone in on performance improvement. I recommend Shelly’s classes whole heartedly. Not only did he help me grow as an actor, but also a person. You won’t be disappointed.

I thoroughly enjoyed this class!! Shelly is a fantastic teacher and takes time to give each student individual feedback. The classes are small which lends a more intimate feel to the course. The techniques you learn can apply to film as well as stage acting in terms of character study. Great course!

I am so happy I found Shelly’s acting classes for film. I strongly admire Shelly on both a professional and personal level. He has a strong mind for breaking down scripts, which I found especially useful as a beginner. There were actors of different levels in the two courses I took with Shelly, and he was able to address everyone’s needs. I highly recommend taking classes with Shelly, I can’t think of a better person to have started with.

I cant say enough good things about Shelly Lipkins film acting class. His classes take you through a number of different scenarios that film actors experience, from working on a monologue to scene study with another actor to auditioning and call backs and much more. Ive taken this class twice and Im impressed with how Shelly works with both experienced actors and novices, meeting each actor wherever they might personally be on their journey to improve their acting skills. Ive taken many acting classes, both for film and theater, over many years and I can honestly say that Shellys class is by far my favorite. He concentrates on honest interactions between actors and encourages his students to try different things in an atmosphere that is supportive. Whether or not you feel you have succeeded or failed in any of the exercises, the emphasis is on learning and growing as an actor. Shelly gives you the tools to break down a scene and really drives home the importance of preparation. Im so happy with the progress Ive made and look forward to attending more classes in the future.

I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in acting. Shelly does a great job at challenging everyone whether they are beginners or if they have acted before. I truly enjoyed and learned more every single class. You wont regret taking this class!

Shelly is absolutely phenomenal to work with. I took my first class a little over two years ago, and having absolutely zero acting experience, I was a nervous wreck performing in front of people. Being that the class sizes are so small, it was easy to get to know people and all that nervousness goes out the window. I learned a lot about myself while taking this class, and while this class was fun, I definitely felt challenged and I had to come out of my comfort zone way more than Ive ever had to before. Whether youre a beginner or an experienced actor, I definitely recommend Shellys class. You wont be disappointed.

I have taken classes on and off with Shelly Lipkin for almost 10 years now and absolutely love his teaching style. Whether you are brand new to acting or have been in the business for years he is the one to see. He will always offer positive feedback while also pointing out what to work on. He films you in class which I love because then you get to analyze and see what worked and what didnt. He also knows the business like no other, he does theatre/film/tv. Overall I cant say enough about how amazing he is!!!!!!!

Shelly is the MAN! I never leave a lesson without feeling completely blown away and impressed by his depth of knowledge, ability and experience.

Since I came to Shelly for acting lessons I have landed an agent, a principal roll in a film, and have become a SAG-AFTRA Member:Shelly Lipkin is a top tier acting coach.Ive taken both private lessons and classroom courses from Shelly for the past two years and it has absolutely been worth it.Shelly has been in the business a long time and has made a career of acting in L.A. and continues to do so here in Portland; therefore, Shelly has the real world experience to inform all of his teaching. Shelly is a compassionate and intelligent teacher who has the special ability to zero in on exactly what your strengths and weakness are as an actor.Shellys teaching style is practical and results driven; he does not delve deeply into the various philosophies of acting, but rather, focuses on getting you comfortable in front of the camera and fully embracing your strengths as the unique person you are. As you advance in his course work, Shelly will push you and challenge you to grow.I could not have achieved what I have as an actor thus far without Shelly Lipkins coaching and mentorship. I highly recommend, Shelly Lipkin, for any aspiring or seasoned actor.

Absolutely the best!

Great instructor, informative class.