Kelsey Chigas is an artist, educator and lifelong Chicagoan. She began her tenure with WT in 2013 and has worn many hats for the organization since, most recently serving as the Director of Education from 2018 through 2021. Kelsey has worked artistically, educationally and administratively with other institutions across Chicago including Steppenwolf Theatre Company, American Theater Company, Genesis, Tympanic Theater Company, Mudlark Theater Company, MCA Chicago, Salonathon, and The Fly Honey Show. She is a proud alumna of Chicago Public Schools.

Education: B.A. in Theatre and B.A. in English & Creative Writing from Cornell College

WT start: September 16, 2013

Favorite WT Production: Witch

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Favorite Chicagoland location: Loyola Beach