HEIDI THOMPSON SAUNDERS has dedicated her entire professional career to Chicago theatre, including 15 years at Court Theatre where she is proud to be part of the leadership team. Prior to coming to Court, Heidi worked as a stage manager and technician for many storefront theaters and spent four years as the Executive Director of PlayMakers Laboratory. Heidi has served on committees or boards for the League of Resident Theaters, Cabrini Green Legal Aid, the Chicago Family Theater Association, the Chicago Comedy Association, the Illinois Theatre Association, and is currently the Chair of the Board of the League of Chicago Theatres. Heidi has an AB and MBA from the University of Chicago, and lives in Hyde Park with her family.
Bio as of 01/2025