Jimmy Nicholas is an actor and podcast host (“Everything But The Kitchen Sink”) known for his role as Paramedic Chief Evan Hawkins on NBC’s Chicago Fire. He was a presenter at the Chicago/Midwest Emmys® in 2022 and is currently starring in a musical (“The Perfect Mate”). In this episode, he shared insights from his career journey so far, stories from set, and dug into how he defines success in a creative industry. NATAS Junior Board Co-chair Arden Kurhayez interviewed Jimmy ahead of his appearance at Epic Cons Chicago 2024.

S3: Episode 9 Dionne Miller
“The industry is changing and evolving so much. For the kind of broadcaster that I want to be, I want to understand the value of the other roles around me. That’s why it was important for me to learn how to do different things.”