Aardvark Casting is one of Africa's largest casting agencies for babies, children and adults. Most of the students in the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy join Aardvark Casting.

Chrisma is a young woman with a passion for children's development and a love for theatre. She is highly skilled in theatre arts as she boasts an honours degree in drama and theatre studies from Stellenbosch University. Following her successful drama studies, Chrisma extended her skills in the world of commerce by earning a B.Com degree in financial accounting.

Chrisma is an active member of the George Arts Theatre Society and has acted in and directed several local productions. In addition to that, she is an award-winning actress with several accolades under her belt, including a Fleur de Cap nomination. With her rich experience and qualifications, Chrisma's heart actually lies with seeing children reach their full potential. The Garden Route is all the richer for having Chrisma leading the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy.