My name is Izzi King, and I love theatre. I exemplify play within my artistic process, and I am a people-first kind of gal; I value human beings and their individual creativity and artistry. I bring curiosity and a non-judgmental approach to collaboration, and the knowledge that I do not know everything; I do not pretend to know everything. I think there is value in figuring things out together in the space as a creative group working to tell a story. I want people to work with me and know that I will do my job, do it well, and offer creativity and kindness along the road.

I am an artist who loves people, loves telling stories, and wants to contribute to Chicago’s ensemble-based background in theatre and help cultivate a diverse and inclusive community.

Hey! I am Izzi, and I use she/they pronouns. I am an artist originally from Oregon, and I love nature, life, plants, and animals. Some of my greatest strengths are my amazing organizational skills and my toxic trait of thinking I can do just about anything if given enough time to learn how. I am passionate about climate change, prison reform, accessible theatre, and dismantling the late-stage capitalist society that causes extreme poverty and inequitable business practices.

I got my minor in Applied Psychology from DePaul in addition to my BFA Acting degree; I think psychology is the coolest science ever and can greatly inform the work I do as an actor, director, and intimacy coordinator. 

I currently serve as the Executive Director os Sub Rosa Theatre Collective, you can view more about our mission and our work here.

I am drawn to theatre that makes me question, draws me in, leaves me hanging, and leaves me questioning. I am drawn to art that reflects and makes a statement about the world around me. I am drawn to people and places that challenge me. At the end of the day, I want to be happy and healthy and for people to say I was kind and good at what I did. 

Do these ideas resonate with you? If so, let’s chat and make something together. :)