Notable individual distinguished by a remarkable academic record, having successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with the highest academic honors in the field of English Literature from the esteemed Lawrence University.
Following this impressive academic achievement, the individual went on to further their knowledge and skills by pursuing a Master's degree in Theatre History at the University of Wisconsin, where they also had the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of East Asian Languages through a prestigious Fellowship at the University of Michigan.
They embarked on a journey of academic excellence, first pursuing a Master's degree in Education from the esteemed University of Wisconsin, where they honed their skills and knowledge in the field of education. Subsequently, they furthered their artistic endeavors by earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the prestigious University of Washington's Professional Actor Training Program, a rigorous and highly respected program that has launched the careers of numerous accomplished actors.
Throughout the course of their illustrious career, they have had the extraordinary privilege of collaborating with a plethora of esteemed institutions, including the prestigious Seattle Rep, the renowned ACT Seattle, the respected Empty Space Theatre, and the acclaimed South Coast Rep, during which time they have held the esteemed positions of both resident director and conservatory director, a tenure that spanned from 1975 to 1984.
Throughout their illustrious career as a director, they have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of esteemed companies, including the Mark Taper Forum, a renowned Los Angeles-based institution known for its innovative productions and commitment to new play development.
In addition to their work with the Mark Taper Forum, they have also had the opportunity to partner with the ACT Seattle, a leading regional theater company that has been a driving force in the Seattle arts scene for over 40 years.
Their repertoire also includes work with the Empty Space, a pioneering theater company that has been a hub for avant-garde and experimental productions since its inception in the 1960s.
Furthermore, they have had the pleasure of working with the Trinity Rep (Providence),a Tony Award-winning theater company that has been a staple of the Providence arts community for over 50 years.
In Houston, they have collaborated with the Alley Theatre, a beloved institution that has been a mainstay of the city's cultural scene since 1947.
Their work has also taken them to the Grove Shakespeare Festival, a summer repertory company that presents a wide range of classical and contemporary productions in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Last but not least, they have partnered with the Matrix Theatre (Actors for Themselves),a company dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the arts by providing opportunities for underrepresented artists to develop their craft and showcase their talents.
Beyond their profound contributions to the realm of theatre, this esteemed individual has also made a significant impact on the world of television, exercising their creative vision and expertise as a director since the early 1980s.
A native of the City of Angels, this individual has been in a long-term marital partnership with David Chemel since the year 1987, and together they have been blessed with the joys of parenthood, welcoming two children into their family. Their eldest child, Lizzy Chemel, was born in the year 1995 and went on to attend the prestigious Bard College, where they no doubt honed their academic and personal skills. Meanwhile, their younger child, Tucker Chemel, also born in 1995, chose to attend Bucknell College, a renowned institution that undoubtedly provided them with a top-notch education and a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
