Heather is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she received a BA in Theater and English Literature and was awarded Best Actress in a Main Stage production for her role of Yelana Andreyevna in Uncle Vanya. Post college, she has worked with various theater companies around east coast and mid-west, both as an actress and in administrative positions. In 2005 & 2006 she performed in two national tours with The Hampstead Stage Company. Chicago credits include Jennet in The Lady's Not for Burning, Lisa in Private Eyes, and Ensemble Member in Night Caps 2: Short Works Festival. Heather has also worked in administrative roles for The City Theatre (Pittsburgh, PA), Porthouse Theatre (Kent, OH), and the Chicago Humanities Festival.