Where can i find a acting agent?

Question: Where can i find a acting agent!?

ok so i looked in the yellow pages for an agent because i really want to be an actress but all it says is acting agencies but i really want an agent! please help!! tell me where i can get one in chicago!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

To distinguish between an acting agent as opposed to a talent agent which actually represents actors, here's a talent agent association!.

Check out ATA:

http://www!.agentassociation!.com/

Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

the agent has to find you i would suggest joining a local theatre and build up shows for your resume and then join a casting agencyWww@QuestionHome@Com