Barry Shapiro is Co-Owner of Herman & Lipson Casting. He has been with Herman & Lipson for over 34 years casting over 7500 commercials for such products as Burger King, Toys R Us, Coke, Kraft and many other top accounts. He casts for commercials all around the world and also casts for film, television and theatre.

Besides to being a casting director, Barry also keeps busy on the weekends, traveling around the country conducting acting workshops and attending talent conventions. In New York, Barry teaches commercial technique classes for adults and kids all across the country and also directs comedy showcases for children.