Kimberly Strauss Artist and Talent Manager for Next Level Ent Global

Personal Bio

KIMBERLY STRAUSS, PERSONAL MANAGER/PARTNER, NEXT LEVEL ENTERTAINMENT GLOBAL

Kimberly started in the business in the mid 1990’s working as a celebrity assistant, initially in New York and Florida before making her way to Los Angeles. 

Her professional associations include working with Reality Stars, network Producers/Writers, Singer/Choreographer’s, Songwriters, Athletes, Famous Producers, and Broadcasters at KFI 640 am.

During 2009, Kimberly was brought on to be the Executive Assistant for Imprint Entertainment and affiliate of Universal Studios.  .  Kimberly has managed a wide variety of artists in the realms of music, television, and film. With her training and background Kimberly proved to be an invaluable asset.

In Fall of 2013 Kimberly decided to move forward with the original template to have a full talent/music and in-house production company. In January of 2013 launched Next Level Entertainment Global with partners Manager Mario Anastasidias, and Mathew Colman.

There offices planted right in between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, well as Central London, Sydney and Manahatten. Adding Anthony Bartilucci as a Jr Manager in 2014 to New York City office, followed by Christina Havis in 2019 to the Los Angeles office

Kimberly maintains a strong drive in the business to see her clients succeed.  In reference to what drives her, Kimberly explains “you get to work with a variety of different people and it keeps you on your toes.  You learn from them and they learn from you. The best is when you are there and watch a client achieve one of their goals and know that you have touched someone’s life in a positive way.  That you had something to do with there achievement, big or small.”

Above all, it is the love of getting to work with the diverse and committed people in the business that keeps Kimberly motivated.  She understands the sacrifices that each client has to make to achieve success.  “They get up everyday and hustle in a competitive market, they self-educate, and stay on top of their game.  I’m proud of the people I get to work with.  My business partners, casting and talent agents, producers, engineers, songwriters, music artists and terrific actors.  It truly makes me love what I do without forgetting how I got there.”