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Chelsea M. Warren is a multimedia artist with a focus on scenic & puppet design, as well as large scale photography & art installations.

SCENIC DESIGN work at companies including: Steppenwolf Theatre, Jungle Theater, Penumbra Theatre, Ananya Dance Theatre, Victory Gardens Theatre, Studio Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Geva Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, WaterTower Theatre, and Steep Theatre.

PUPPET DESIGN work at companies/festivals including: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Jungle Theater, Studio Theatre in D.C., Links Hall, NYState Puppet Festival, Chicago Puppet Festival and the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra.

AWARDS include the Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award.

Additional associations Include: Steering Committee Member of Michael Merritt Awards, Leadership Team for USA 829 Scenic Design Candidate Committee, Member of Stones/Air (an art installation collective based in South Australia), Ensemble Member at Steep Theatre, Chicago and a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Ms. Warren received her MFA from Northwestern University and is an Assistant Professor of Scenic Design at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. www.chelseamwarren.com

Educational Background & Specialties
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Educational Background

  • B.A.: Studio Art, University at Buffalo
  • B.F.A.: Theatre, Acting Concentration, University at Buffalo
  • M.F.A.: Theatrical Design, Northwestern University

Specialties

  • Set Design
  • Puppet Design
  • Multimedia Art