About me?

I’m an actor, coach, and podcast host based in Chicago.

As an actor, you might have seen me as Paramedic Courtney on Chicago Med, Bighorned Sheep Mom on Wonder Pets, or heard or seen me on various national commercials.

Beyond my work in TV and voice over, I offer custom coaching to get you unstuck and design the life you want! One client described it as therapy without the therapy... more like a great chat with a best friend reminding you who you are and what you dreamed of as a kid!

I’m a National Board Member for SAG-AFTRA, an acting and voice over teacher an coach with The Green Room Studio Chicago, and a coach/facilitator for Hubbard Communication.

I believe actors can be happy and fulfilled before they succeed...in fact, they almost have to be. From side job life to series regular, from costar, guest star, or the lead in the musical...I think every actor in Chicago and the world deserves a whole life. Acting is unlikely to fill your cup 100% of the time, so let's fill it together.

I’ve taught and coached at SAG-AFTRA, Actors’ Equity, The Green Room Chicago, Vagabond School of the Arts, The Acting Studio Chicago, The Chicago Acting in Film Meetup Group, Leo Burnett, Lapiz, Artistic Strategies, Creative Social Media, and d'aprile properties. I can be heard on Leigh Foster’s podcast, Action: The Art of Acting Excellence.

Hear me interview others in the industry at The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux anywhere you listen to podcasts. I bring you conversations, coaching, and personal stories of hope, resilience, and success in life (and the acting career).

Now that I’m a mom of a little guy, I spend most of my free time with my little guy and my husband! I love to read, travel, and work out, but somehow those are happening less frequently than before.

Oh… and in case you’re wondering? Rioux is pronounced Roo. 😉