Elizabeth Swanson (they/she) is a queer director based in Chicago and dedicated to exploring the psychological drama at the heart of each story. Recent directing projects include: A Streetcar Named Desire (Paramount Theatre), The Importance of Being Earnest (Strawdog Theatre) and Head Over Heels (Kokandy Productions, Jeff directing nomination). Elizabeth recently served as Artistic Director for BoHo Theatre, programming and producing the company’s successful final season, including a critically acclaimed, nationally celebrated production of tick, tick…BOOM! Elizabeth teaches at Columbia College Chicago and is developing Saint Hildegard, a new musical. Elizabeth received their MFA from the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College, Dublin.