B.A. magna cum laude Lawrence University - English Lit M.A. Theatre History - U. of Wisconsin East Asian Languages Fellow - U. of Michigan M.A. Education - U. of Wisconsin M.F.A. Acting - University of Washington Professional Actor Training Program Actor: Seattle Rep, ACT Seattle, Empty Space Theatre, South Coast Rep. Resident Director and Conservatory Director South Cast Repertory 1975-1984 Director: Mark Taper Forum, ACT Seattle, Empty Space, Seattle, Trinity Rep (Providence), Alley Theatre (Houston) Grove Shakespeare Festival, Matrix Theatre (Actors for Themselves) TV director 1983-presentLos Angeles native Married to David Chemel since 1987 Daughter Lizzy Chemel b. 1995 Bard College Son Tucker Chemel b. 1995 Bucknell College
