J. NICOLE BROOKS is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist whose practice includes acting, writing, directing, and movement direction. Brooks is an ensemble member and Mellon Playwright in Residence at Lookingglass Theatre Company. Selected stage credits include Lottery Day (Goodman), Beyond Caring (Lookingglass), Immediate Family (Mark Taper Forum), Phèdre and La Bête (Court). Stage writing credits include Her Honor Jane Byrne (Lookingglass), 1919 (Steppenwolf), and HeLa (Sideshow Theatre Company). Television and film credits include guest and recurring roles on Chicago Fire, Emperor of Ocean Park, South Side, Fargo, and Candyman (Say My Name).
Bio as of 12/2024