About
“Professional, creative, organized.”
Jenni Schenk (she/her) is a licensed esthetician working as a production makeup artist and hairstylist based in Wisconsin, working out of Milwaukee and Chicago, and willing to travel. She specializes in "no makeup" makeup and special effects makeup, and has been working in the industry since 2009. Schenk acted as Key Makeup and Hair for Season 1 and Makeup Department Head for Season 2 of Adult Swim's Joe Pera Talks With You (2018, 2019), Makeup and Hair Department Head for Give Me Liberty (2019, John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards), and Key Makeup and Hair for Batteries Plus Bulbs "Do More" commercial. She brings to each set her deadpan humor and roll-with-the-punches attitude, helping each subject feel a sense of ease around her.
Known for her quick and organized work, Schenk is skilled at working efficiently and effectively for situations when time is limited, or there is a considerable number of talent to prep. Jenni takes a personalized approach to working with each subject, taking into consideration their unique skin tone, skin type, and hair texture. All applications are customized to the needs of the subject, the demands of the production, and the requirements of the character and the script.
“Adaptable, knowledgeable, personable.”
When tasked with Special Effects Makeup (SFX), she takes a research-based approach, consulting medical resources and real life imagery to design wounds, scars, rashes, dead tissue and blood for out of kit effects, small custom prosthetics, and blood effects and rigs.
Even before the COVD-19 pandemic, Jenni has been committed to a safe and sanitary service for everyone who sits in her chair. She emphasizes sanitary practices in all aspects of her artistry, including: keeping a clean kit, using clean or disposable tools on each person, and using products in a hygienic manner. COVID safety brings additional protocols such as wearing a mask and face shield for all applications, and only using products that can be dispensed from their container.
Jenni Schenk dedicates herself to keeping up-to-date with regular certifications, education, and safety training. Sheis a member of the following professional organizations: The Powder Group, Professional Beauty Association, Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance, and the ACLU.
Educational Acheivements
2009-2021 Wisconsin Esthetician License
2020 Makeup on Set COVID-19 Sanitation Certification
2020 Safe Sets International COVID-19 Certification
2020 Georgia Film Academy: Hair & Makeup COVID-19 Compliance Certification
2020 Georgia Film Academy: COVID-19 General Prevention Certification
2020 Cut it Out: Salons Against Domestic Abuse Certification
2020 Shear Haven Domestic Violence Certification
2020 Milady Infection Control Certification
2020 International School of Aesthetics COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Certification
2020 International School of Aesthetics COVID-19 Clinical Safety Certification
2020 World Health Organization Basic Microbiology Certification
2020 World Health Organization Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 Certification
2020 World Health Organization COVID-19: How to Put on and Remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Certification
2020 World Health Organization Standard Precautions: Hand Hygiene Certification
2020 World Health Organization Standard Precautions: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Certification
2020 Dermalogica Clean Touch for Makeup Artists Certification
2020 Universal Companies New Sanitation Paradigm Certification
2020 Barbicide Disinfection Certification
2020 Barbicide COVID-19 Certification
2020 Lucas-cide Safe Space Certified
2020 Rejuvenate Infection Prevention Certification
2017 Elite Continuing Education Wisconsin Laws and Rules Certification
2017 Elite Continuing Education Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control Certification
2015 Wisconsin Education Laws and Rules Certification
2015 Wisconsin Education Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control Certification
2011 Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Safety and Sanitation Certification
2011 Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
2009 Institute of Beauty and Wellness Advanced Makeup & Airbrush Certificate
2009 Institute of Beauty and Wellness Esthiology Diploma
2006 University of Wisconsin-Platteville Bachelors of Science: Fine Art Graphic Design and Psychology