Our mission

Last Looks Chicago®, LLC. is an MBE and WBE certified career and economic development initiative that creates a pipeline of next generation industry professionals (Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, and Barbers) for the film, television, theater, and print industry in Illinois. Based in Chicago, Last Looks’ purpose is to contribute to the workforce and economic development for residents on the Westside of Chicago and surrounding areas. It offers a workforce program that includes a curriculum tailored to the basics of working on production sets, skill development, continued education, and entrepreneurship. In addition, Last Looks serves as an incubator that teaches individuals the business on how to create their own business. It will retail brand name cosmetics, special effects makeup, hair products and supplies to industry professionals as well as those in the program. It will also provide a private space for servicing cast members and celebrity clientele. Founded by I.A.T.S.E. Studio Mechanics Local 476 members Deida Massey, Jessica Williams, and Marcus Davis, Last Looks Chicago, LLC. aims to make these products and services easily accessible via an e-commerce website and a storefront/brick and mortar location a few steps away from Cinespace Studios, a 31stage film studio on Chicago’s West Side.

To learn more about our Workforce and Incubator program, click here.