Nili Bassman, Acting Coach

$40/hour

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About

Hello! I am a working actress with decades of experience on Broadway, film, television and commericals. I love working with other artsits, professionals and beginners and everyone in between. My students include professional actors with credits on Broadway and major television shows, as well as teenagers, elementeray students, and actors with disabilities. My specialties are audition coaching/self tapes, acting a song, and acting for dancers. I coach virtually and in person. Let me know how I can help you!

Overview

Hired 2 times

Serves Fairfield, CT

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1 employee

16 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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To prepare for an audition

To build confidence

To explore as a hobby

To continue professional development

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Harold P.

4 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Nili is a wealth of knowledge. She is a clear and concise communicator. She has a warmth and charisma that makes working with her very easy.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Intermediate • To continue professional development • Film • What the teacher recommends • Scene study • Method acting • Classical acting • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Acting Lessons

Lina D.

Feb 11, 2026

Working with Nili has honestly changed the way I act. She doesn’t let you stay on the surface of a scene. She makes you dig deeper and actually understand what’s going on underneath the lines. If I ever try to fake it or skate by, she catches it immediately. But she doesn’t just call it out, she helps me fix it. She’s direct, focused, and really cares about the work. Every session feels intentional. I always leave feeling stronger and more clear in my choices. She’s helped me grow a lot, not just in skill but in confidence. I’m really grateful I get to train with her.

Kathryn S.

Feb 11, 2026

My daughter has loved working with Nili! She is warm and encouraging while helping my daughter find her inner voice in combination with other acting skills. Thank you Nili!

Albert C.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

I thoroughly enjoy working with her. She is really helping me work through my reserved personality.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • To build confidence • To explore as a hobby • Theater • Musical theater • Film • TV episode • TV commercial • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Acting Lessons

Jackson S.

Feb 11, 2026

We've had the pleasure of Nili coaching our son through her performance classes at Fairfield Theater Company! Her work has been such an amazing extension of the Summer programs creating a comfortable, nurturing space for the students to truly grow in their craft! Thanks Nili!

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