Noted theatre professional, boasting an impressive educational background, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in English Literature from Lawrence University. This academic achievement was followed by a Master of Arts degree in Theatre History from the University of Wisconsin. The individual's intellectual pursuits continued with a fellowship in East Asian Languages at the University of Michigan.
Furthermore, they went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin, demonstrating a commitment to both artistic and pedagogical development. The culmination of their academic journey was a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the University of Washington's prestigious Professional Actor Training Program.
Throughout their illustrious career, this talented individual has worked as a professional actor, performing with esteemed organizations such as the Seattle Rep, ACT Seattle, Empty Space Theatre, and South Coast Rep. They also held the esteemed positions of Resident Director and Conservatory Director at South Coast Repertory from 1975 to 1984.
As a director, they have worked with notable institutions including the Mark Taper Forum, ACT Seattle, Empty Space, Trinity Rep (Providence),Alley Theatre (Houston),Grove Shakespeare Festival, and Matrix Theatre (Actors for Themselves). Their television directing career spans from 1983 to the present.
A native of Los Angeles, this individual has been married to David Chemel since 1987. They are the proud parents of two children, Lizzy Chemel, born in 1995, who attended Bard College, and Tucker Chemel, born in 1995, who attended Bucknell College.
