Swift got his start in acting, by being a stand in for Tyler Perry on a show called “The House of Payne” and has gone on to do so much more! He is now a full time working Actor in the Atlanta market. He recently booked a Principal role in the new Lady and the Tramp movie on Disney+. You can catch him co-starring in television shows like, Boomerang, Doom Patrol, Queen Sugar, Good-Girls, The Game, just to name a few! Evolution recently placed Swift with Take 3 Talent in New York City to expand his team. Keep an eye out for Swift on his new re-curring role in the Hulu original series, Reprisal. 
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Swift Rice

Melanie grew up in Long Island, NY and began acting and singing as a young girl. She performed in numerous theatrical productions from elementary school through college and received her BFA in Musical Theatre at Five Towns College. She attended an open call at Evolution in July 2014 and was signed that day. Melanie has gone on to book National spots, playing the role of Denise Pena on CBS’s MacGyver, and most recently co-starring in a Tax Slayer’s campaign airing in 2020. Melanie has booked numerous commercials, industrials, and print campaigns and has grown her resume tremendously with Evolution’s help. She continues to grow as an actress daily and aspires to build more industry relationships here in the southeast and Los Angeles as well. Melanie hopes to land recurring roles on network television and continue to make her passion her living. She feels immense gratitude for all the opportunities that Evolution has afforded her and continues to. Evolution placed her with Rage Talent in LA to help continue grow her team!
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Melanie Mendez

Charity Hitchcock is an award winning actor and singer from Dallas, Georgia. Evolution saw her talent and drive as a force to be reckoned with and signed her in 2015. Growing up in a small town, somewhere between having everything and having nothing, she’s sought out and worked closely with some of the best instructors in the business including renowned acting coach Sara Mornell.

You might know her from her role on season 3 of Star (FOX) where she plays Jennifer, the wife of Chad Michael Murray. Having seen her first success in a film directed by Tommy Ford, Charity has now worked on other hit shows including What Would You Do? (ABC) and the quick-witted comedy Brockmire (IFC) starring Hank Azaria. Look for her next supporting role as the lovely Dorothy O’Conner in the Hallmark Channel’s Christmas Love Letter to be released December 2019.

Passionate about giving back, she has dedicated time volunteering overseas and currently works locally with the organization Friends of Refugees. Charity is a star on the rise, and Evolution is delighted to be a part of her journey.
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Charity Hitchcock

When Jia Patel auditioned for Evolution Talent Agency at the age of 6, little did she know the impact this would have on her passion for acting. With much guidance, support, and effort from the entire Evolution Team, Jia started booking projects starting with her third audition. She was booked for 11 days on the film “Ivide” as a supporting actress. Her love for acting skyrocketed immediately from there. After that she booked a SAG national commercial and national print ad for Home Depot, a SAG commercial for Geico, and a regional commercial for Atrium Health. She booked a video ad and online project for Novel Research Park and with the help of Evolution Talent was able to enjoy working side-by-side with her mother on this project. Jia also booked a featured role on the film “India Sweets and Spices.”

With assistance and networking from Evolution, Jia signed with New York agency, Ann Wright Representatives.

She was thrilled to be invited to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019 where she was interviewed and walked the carpet for the movie premiere for “Late Night.” Jia had a featured role in this film that shot in NYC and she had scenes alongside actress Mindy Kaling.
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Jia Patel

Cryah has been with Evolution since 2016 and every year they have been able to grow together. Since signing with Evolution she has done commercial and theatre work, played the lead on an episode of Your Worst Nightmare, recurred on OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ and worked on Lovecraft Country. Now Cyrah is working with CMA Entertainment (manager) and, with the help of Evolution was placed with RAGE Models and Talent in LA.
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Cyrah Hill

Born in the small town of Hallsboro, N.C., Joshua developed a passion for the craft during early childhood imagining himself starring in films right in his backyard. After not only participating, but winning awards in high school and university theatre productions, earning a minor in Theatre and majoring in Broadcasting, Joshua honed his skills and continued on to bigger and better film opportunities in Wilmington, NC. While doing background for multiple tv shows and movies, he absorbed all that he could as well as networking. He signed with Evolution Talent Agency in 2015. Joshua has booked many projects from commercials such as RITZ, VA Lottery, Lowe’s and Home Depot to name a few to major feature films and TV shows such as Harriet and The Good Lord Bird.
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Joshua T. Shipman

Training with some of Atlanta’s best teachers such as Nick Conti Professional Actors Studio, Dwyane Boyd’s Premiere Actors Network, Alex Collins over at Drama Inc, and with Robert Mello at The Robert Mello Studio just to name a few. She’s worked on HBO Bessie with Queen Latifah in 2014. Briana was brought to Evolution Talent Agency In 2016 by her manager Gail Tassell. They love working with Beth and the entire Evolution. The team over at Evolution really sees her and understands her level of talent and where she wants to take her career. Since being with Evolution she has had auditions for top of show guest star roles and series regular roles. She will go out of state to audition and work. This year has been a major step for her in her career booking 3 projects back to back, 2 for Netflix, Holidate and Teenage Bounty Hunter. As well as BET new streaming app BET+ show called Bigger. She is really excited to work with a team that pushes her, wants the best for her, believes in her talent and her as a person.
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Briana Starks