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Murder Mystery Parties and Interactive Events in Greater Los Angeles

Dainty Dames Events brings its Los Angeles ensemble to private parties, corporate events, and celebrations throughout Greater Los Angeles, transforming your chosen venue into an interactive whodunit. With professional actors, customizable storylines, puzzles, and plenty of audience participation, we create immersive entertainment inspired by the theatrical spirit of the city where Dainty Dames began.
Where We Perform
Dainty Dames Events brings interactive murder mysteries to celebrations all throughout Los Angeles County, including Hollywood, North Hollywood, West Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, El Segundo, and Long Beach. Basically, wherever you need us in the L.A. area, we’re there!

Rather than requiring guests to travel to a dedicated theater, our L.A.-based ensemble brings the performance to private homes, restaurants, and event venues, turning the space you choose into part of the mystery. That mobile format is especially suited to Greater L.A.’s spread-out communities and diverse event venues, with our company’s Los Angeles roots and professional local cast bringing a distinctly Hollywood theatrical touch to each event.

Meet the Dainty Dames Los Angeles Cast

Meet the performers who bring Dainty Dames Events’ mysteries to life across Greater Los Angeles. Our L.A. cast of professional actors, comedians, and improvisers knows how to keep the story moving, draw guests into the action, and turn every clue, interrogation, and unexpected plot twist into an unforgettable part of the show.

JILLIAN BURGOS, CO-FOUNDER

Jillian is a writer, director, and actor with a degree in forensic anthropology and theatre. She was a resident actor for Phoenix Theatre Circle for Children for several years and starred in indie films, web series, and commercials. While Jillian's first love is theatre, she has become an activist and advocate for social justice. In 2021, she was elected to the NoHo Neighborhood Council and more recently a candidate for City Council. Jillian believes in giving back to her community through art, justice, and equity, and has been a fierce advocate for housing as a human right.

RENEE DORIAN-BEGLEY, CO-FOUNDER

Renee is a TV and film actress, writer, producer, and voice artist, with credits that include: a recurring role on HBO's Minx, Nickelodeon's Side Hustle, the ABC Pilot Randall & Hilda are NOT a couple, BLACKish, Scandal, national commercials, feature films, audiobooks, games, and animation. She has also written pilots and feature films, including The Funhouse Massacre with her husband, now available on Prime. When she’s not writing custom murder mysteries or narrating audiobooks, she’s busy chasing after her two little kiddos.
Ben Begley, Co-Director
Actor/writer/comedian/nerd/Dames co-director whose TV appearances include over 30 commercials and various TV shows: Supergirl, The Crazy Ones, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Mentalist, Happy Endings, and Raising Hope. His roles in feature films range from a doctor who really loves bagels, Ed Helms' doppelganger in the spoof film The Hungover Games, and Deputy Doyle ​in The Funhouse Massacre, which he and his wife, Renee Dorian, wrote as a love letter to their favorite slasher films ​of the 80's and 90's.
ELIZABETH FURREY, ADMIN & ACTOR
Elizabeth is a producer, writer, and actor whose work spans theater, film, games, and more. Alongside her creative pursuits, she is deeply committed to serving the Los Angeles community by advocating for housing for all and supporting new readers and writers of all ages with resources as they begin their own creative journeys.
DAWN RASNICK, ADMIN & ACTOR
Dawn Rasnick is an actor with a deep love for theatre, film, the beautiful worlds we find in nature, as well as the ones we create in our minds and on the page.  Dawn moved to Los Angeles from the Mitten, where she majored in theatre and had the privilege of doing many years of Detroit theatre.  A few of her favorite roles include playing Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Annie/Dr. Fischer in Cancer! The Musical, as well as her performances in Detroit Be Dammed, the recent film adaptation The Detroit Musical, to which she was thrilled to be able to lend her voice.  She is always happy to be on stage, on set, and/or “in rehearsal” for something!
PABLO ALSINA, ACTOR
Pablo Alsina is a high-energy bilingual SAG-AFTRA actor, improviser, and sports broadcaster with credits including Queen of the South, General Hospital, and Amazon Prime’s FOOLPROOF. His broadcasting career includes work with GolTV, Fox Deportes, NBC/Telemundo, and Fox 11 Los Angeles, covering major events such as the World Series, Super Bowl, soccer, and UFC. A University of Florida journalism graduate with a theatre minor, Pablo joined Dainty Dames in 2024 and has played roles including Antonio Paramour in The Perilous Paramour Party. Originally from Miami, he has lived in West Hollywood since 2012 and can be found on Instagram at @pabloalsina.
RICHARD ANDERSON, ACTOR
Richard Anderson is a lanky goofball from Boulder, Colorado. After graduating from the University of Colorado, with a focus on BAC, he moved to Chicago to study at The Second City. He spent 13 years in Chicago’s comedy scene, where he received rave reviews from The Chicago Reader, Chicago Tribune, and overserved Chicagoans. After countless live performances, he packed up a Penske and headed out west to Tinseltown to put his jackassery on film. He can currently be seen in Sony TV’s reflection and on the internet; ever heard of it?!​
RACHEL AUTUMN, ACTOR
Rachel is an on-camera and stage actor with a passion for drama and fantasy, as well as experience in weapon performance and choreography specializing in swords and kali sticks. As a 7-year-old, she fell hopelessly for the craft while taking a private acting class with South African storytellers Bonnie Mbuli and Sisanda Henna. Her credits include commercials for Universal Studios, McDonald’s, and Bank of America, along with Sandy Hook Promise’s “Evan” PSA. After studying theatre at California Lutheran University, Rachel expanded into writing and directing, including writing, producing, and co-directing the short Three’s a Crowd, and continues creating empowering stories that entertain and inspire audiences.
JUSTIN BAKER, ACTOR
Justin Baker is an actor and photographer based in Los Angeles. You've possibly seen him on your television or other viewing devices or at an event on both sides of the camera. You can see his work for either career at www.acts4food.com or www.photo-baker.com.
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NIKÈLOLA BALOGUN, ACTOR
Nikelola Balogun is an American actress born in Lagos, Nigeria, who began her acting career in New York City before expanding her work to Seoul, Korea. A former track scholarship athlete at Tulane University and FIDM fashion graduate, she transitioned from design to acting in 2009, performing with the Bronx Zoo’s children’s theatre company and touring with George Street Playhouse before directing English-language musicals in Seoul and appearing in the international short film Saved. Outside of acting, Nikelola enjoys circus arts and acrobatics and is training as a contortionist.
KOUSHIK CHATTOPADHYAY, ACTOR
Koushik is a comedy actor and writer. He studied improvisation at the Groundlings, UCB, and IO West and sketch comedy at the Pack Theater. Major Film/TV credits include Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, Dhar Mann productions, and a popular kid’s web series, Mani. His stage credits include A Comedy of Tenors (Canyon Theatre Guild, Santa Clarita), West Bollywood (The Matrix, LA), Mark Twain’s Adam and Eve (Fremont Centre Theatre, Pasadena) and Sacrifice (Lillian Theatre, LA) by Rabindranath Tagore. Koushik’s original content can be viewed at www.youtube.com/indianinhollywood.
JON EBELING, ACTOR
Jon Ebeling is a seasoned actor with extensive improv and comedy training through one of the most prestigious comedy schools in Los Angeles, The Groundlings. Before moving to LA, he got his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre at Texas Christian University and dipped his toes into stand-up comedy in Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth. These days, you're likely to see him pop up on your TV, as he often appears in national commercials. He couldn't feel more honored or privileged than to be a part of the Dainty Dames family among fellow artists who share his passion. The only thing Jon loves even more than inhabiting the character he's playing is giving a unique and pleasurable experience to people, and Dainty Dames provides the stage for both.
SPENCER FRANKEBERGER, ACTOR
Spencer Frankeberger is an award-winning director, actor, and producer, recently nominated for a Broadway World Award (LA Regional) for Best Supporting Performer in a Play for his dual role as Dr. Karlock/Jarvis in Space Captain: Captain of Space. He is a graduate of four LA improv comedy schools and a tour guide at Universal Studios Hollywood. He also hosts a podcast (@theoreticalthrills) and performs with his improv duo The Januarys. He has an MFA in Film Production from Florida State University and is a board-certified music therapist (advisor and board member with Music Heals Minds). He is a member of the Hollywood Fringe Festival Access Advisory Board. Represented by Stellar Artists Management and KMR - Diversity.
TikTok/IG/Youtube: @spencer101f
Website: www.spencerfrankeberger.com
IG/TikTok: @spencer101f  
MAGGIE GWIN, ACTOR
Maggie was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. After receiving her BFA in Music Theatre at Elon University, she spent time back in Birmingham collaborating with filmmaker Adam Wingard in several films such as Pop Skull and The Girlfriend. Realizing her love of film, Maggie moved to Los Angeles, where she studied acting under Sal Romeo and Stan Kirsch, as well as completing the improv program at iO West, where she performed and competed regularly.  Her credits include The Neighborhood, Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, The Last Ship, and the feature film This Bloody Country. Maggie is also a mom of two and is thrilled to bring her talents to the Dainty Dames.
KIANNA KYN, ACTOR
Kianna Kyn is an actress, musician, writer, and visual artist born and raised in Los Angeles. She has a toothsome background in theater and comedy, and she is always thrilled and honored to do what she is most passionate about in this world! She has also studied ballet, filmmaking, and Multimedia General Fine Arts at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. In between performing and orchestrating mysteries, she plays three instruments and writes folk music. She also maintains the belief that Clue is one of the greatest movies ever made, and that’s no red herring!
DANIELLE LEWIS, ACTOR
A native of New Orleans, Danielle has lived in Los Angeles since the age of 10. She began her dance training at Hollywood High School for the Performing Arts, then at UCLA, where she also earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. She has traveled the world as a dancer with Lula Washington Dance Theatre, UniverSoul Circus, and the Legendary Paul McCartney. Danielle also co-starred in and toured with the show Harlem’s Night: A Cabaret Story that birthed the burlesque group, The Brown Betties, which she performed with for years. Her TV credits include The Resident, Good Trouble, Hart of Dixie, Drop Dead Diva, Lifetime movies Crimes of the Mind and To Catch A Seed. Film credits include Lottery Ticket, Unconditional, and Portals. She has starred in numerous commercials (Nikon, Coca-Cola, Chevy, Toyota, Wendy’s).
EDIE PILAR MONROY, ACTOR
Edie Pilar Monroy is a world explorer and actor with a taste for fanciful flair, improvisation, and accents. They embrace the magic of the Universe, creating a deep, loving relationship with nature and the flow of everyday life. Edie is a born and raised New Yorker who graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Baruch College. Currently, Edie trains at The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade, flexing her improv muscles regularly.
MARK RENAUDIN, ACTOR
Mark Renaudin is an actor, improviser, and stand-up comic, best known for his multiple comedy shows throughout Los Angeles. Mark has also trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade, performing at multiple UCB theater locations, as well as in the Del Close marathon. You may also see Mark on television in one of his multiple running commercials.  Mark is originally from New York, spending much of his childhood acting and improvising.  Comedy has always been a love of his, and he continues to showcase that passion with the Dainty Dames!
KELLY ROGERS, ACTOR
Kelly Rogers is a graduate of Chapman University with Dual degrees in Theatre Performance and Vocal Performance. She’s performed as The Queen of the Blues in Big Band Beat at Tokyo DisneySea, operated the singing puppet Epinephrine in Lez Mis and Friends, and traveled to London to host and sing in (Wo)men Rule Broadway’s international debut. She is now thrilled to be joining the cast of Dainty Dames Events! She hopes she can bring people as much joy as Tim Curry brought her with his iconic role in the murder mystery, Clue!
CARMEN SCOTT, ACTOR
If Bob Odenkirk and Carol Burnett had a tall, brown baby, you’d have Carmen Scott. Carmen is an actress, writer, improviser, comedian, and literal treehugger. Carmen performs and writes with the sketch comedy team, Uninvited Guests, and is a member of Snack Run Improv, a house team at the Pack. She associate-produced the Oscar-eligible documentary, 1946 the movie, and has produced and acted in an array of projects. She utilizes mindfulness and mindset, creative practices, and the ways of the Jedi as a coach and facilitator. Carmen’s entertainment & lifestyle company, Flesh ONEsie Creations, is on a mission “to increase the quality of humankind, one story at a time.”
WILL SEYMOUR, ACTOR
Will Seymour is an actor and voice performer whose credits include the Princess Bean series, This American Life, Joan of Arcadia, and the video game Ripper with Christopher Walken. He performs nationwide with Mortified and has appeared in productions including Big River, Lucky Stiff, Liberty Smith, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Will has also worked with the San Francisco Mime Troupe and Groundlings and is a founding member and Executive Director of LACER Afterschool, which provides free academic, athletic, and arts programs for Los Angeles students.
NATALYA SNYDER, ACTOR
Natalya Snyder is a performer and writer who has trained at UCB, The Second City, The Pack, and acting schools throughout Los Angeles. An Orange County native and UC Irvine Drama graduate, she moved to L.A. in 2016 and has worked in casting, musical theatre education, improv programs, and entertainment market research. Outside of performing, she enjoys nature documentaries, cooking, karaoke, and traveling.
NATHAN D. SNYDER, ACTOR
Nathan D. Snyder is an actor, writer, director, and producer who studied theatre at UC San Diego, as well as in London and Greece, before moving to Los Angeles in 2009. After writing and producing his first feature film, The Sigil (A Haunting on Gabriel Street), he built a career in commercial production and assistant directing, working on 30+ feature films. In 2020, Nathan launched Dronespeare, an aerial media company producing content for film, travel, and real estate throughout Southern California.
TORY N. THOMPSON (TNT), ACTOR
An alumnus of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), graduating from the Theater department, while also specializing in the TV/Film subdivision. TNT has gone on to perform stand-up comedy, train at UCB and The Groundlings, and act in several great projects. Tory recently starred in the Sony feature film The Final Girls. Some of his other previous credits include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), Nick Cannon's Incredible Crew, General Hospital, Better With You, 1,000 Ways To Die, and numerous commercials. You can see more of his work at www.ToryNThompson.com.

Murder Mysteries Made For Your L.A. Event

Dainty Dames Events brings interactive entertainment to corporate events, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, bachelorette parties, family gatherings and more throughout Greater Los Angeles. Our professional performers combine live theatre, comedy, improv, puzzles, scavenger hunts, and audience participation to turn your event into a one-of-a-kind experience, with options for adults, kids, and fully customized productions. Visit our Themes page to explore our current lineup of available shows and find the right mystery for your event.

See What Our Audiences Are Saying

People love Dainty Dames Events for making murder mystery parties fun, interactive, and genuinely engaging, with reviews frequently praising the performers for getting everyone involved and keeping guests entertained. Customers also highlight our team's thoughtful planning, customization, and personal attention, helping turn everything from birthdays to corporate events into memorable experiences guests keep talking about.

Planning & Pricing For Your Event

Every Dainty Dames event is different, so pricing varies based on factors such as your location, party size, date, and time. Our team works with a range of budgets and tailors each experience to the details of your celebration, whether you’re planning a private party or corporate event. Visit our FAQs page for more information about budgeting, booking timelines, venue requirements, and what to expect when planning your murder mystery.

Ready To Make Your Los Angeles Event a Killer One?

Bring your guests together for an interactive mystery filled with laughs, clues, and unexpected twists. Contact Dainty Dames Events today to start planning a customized experience for your LA-area celebration.
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