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She is a company member with both Two Chairs Theatre Co. and BYOT Productions, the latter for whom she is additionally Media Director. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is currently developing new work with a variety of theatre companies throughout Chicago, while also spending time at home with her partner and dog. 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