Caroline
hendricks
ABOUT ME
Caroline Hendricks is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and currently resides in Chicago. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Theatre School at DePaul University with a BFA in Acting and Minor in Digital Cinema. Through her studies in Acting, Caroline gained experience in movement, voice, and improv. Additionally, her Minor in Digital Cinema provided her with skills in screenwriting, editing, and producing. In every scene, Caroline aims to share her infectious joy, humor, and compassion.
Since graduating, Caroline has kept busy with commercial and print work. She made her Chicago theatrical debut in the Jeff Award Nominated, Chicago Premier of Hooded, Or Being Black for Dummies as Clementine and was the Lady in Waiting in the Netflix/Fever produced event, The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience. Caroline made her television debut on NBC's Chicago Fire and feature film debut in Room Six.
Caroline also completed the Conservatory Program at The Second City in Chicago and has written/performed in several sketch shows, including a sold out run of The Chicago Comedy Hour at The Second City. She also enjoys performing with her improv groups: No Kissing and The Good Cult.
Caroline is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Proboscis Theatre Company. She is represented by Stewart Talent for Theatre, Commercial, Film/TV, and Print.
Let's Connect!
Hi! I'm Caroline!
Television & Film
Chicago Fire
Caroline most recently worked with Director William Eichler on NBC'S Chicago Fire. She can be seen as Wendy on Season 13, Episode 19: Permanent Damage.
Room Six
Catch Caroline as Mary in the film, Room Six. After a successful run on the festival circuit, Room Six took home several awards including "Best Chicago Horror Feature" at Chicago Horror Film Festival and "Audience Choice Feature" at Grand Rapids Film Festival. Room Six is available to rent/buy on Amazon, AppleTV, and other on demand services.
What have I been up to?
Please click on the PDF to download my resume!
The people I've been
Lady in Waiting (The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience)
Peter (Romeo and Juliet)
Ms. Julia Tesman (Hedda Gabler)
Clementine (Hooded or Being Black for Dummies)
Junie B. Jones (Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook)
Mary (Room Six)
Bottom (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
Wendy (Chicago Fire)
The companies I've worked with
Stove Top Stuffing
Crate and Barrel
Medline
Hardee's/Carl's Jr.
Fetch Rewards
Royal Robbins
Jewel-Osco
Brach's Candy
Dude Wipes
Kraft-Heinz
Commercial Footage
Upcoming...
Infernal
Caroline will next appear onstage in the premiere of Infernal by Charlotte Markle—a comedic reimagining of Dante’s Inferno told through the whimsical lenses of Commedia dell'arte and clowning. She stars as Malapuzza, a Harpo Marx-inspired demon whose name translates from Italian as “bad smell.” Is Caroline going method for this one? Come see Infernal to find out.
Infernal runs June 5–15 and is produced by Proboscis Theatre Company, where Caroline is a proud Core Member.
