Shelby Marie Edwards
Shelby Marie Edwards (she/her/hers) is an actor-musician, solo performer, and southern belle, now southside living in the city of Chicago. Chicago Theatre Credits include: Rabbits in their Pockets (Lifeline Theatre), Young Playwrights Festival (Pegasus Theatre Chicago), Qualia (Subtext Studio Theatre), A Bronx Tale, The Wedding Singer (Surging Films and Theatrics), Holly’s Ivy, Lost Home Win Home (Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival).
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Shelby Marie Edwards (she/her/hers) is an actor-musician, solo performer, and southern belle, now southside living in the city of Chicago. Chicago Theatre Credits include: Rabbits in their Pockets (Lifeline Theatre), Young Playwrights Festival (Pegasus Theatre Chicago), Qualia (Subtext Studio Theatre), A Bronx Tale, The Wedding Singer (Surging Films and Theatrics), Holly’s Ivy, Lost Home Win Home (Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival). Regional credits include: Abiyoyo (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), FLEX (Summit Performance Indianapolis), Chicken & Biscuits (Virginia Repertory Theatre), Little Women (Virginia Theatre Festival). Education: M.A. from the University of Chicago & B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Film Credits include HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Shelby is a proud alumna of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s professional leadership program. IG: @ShelbyMarieEdwards
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by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free staged readings of ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at multiple Chicago-area venues, directed by J.R. Sullivan with Nick Sandys and Rebecca Swislow in the title roles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free theatrical readings of Richard II, a historical tragedy by Shakespeare at various Chicago-area venues. Directed by Richard Shavzin, the play explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of misrule.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Her Story Theatre will present the world premiere of THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY at The Den Theatre in Chicago. The new play by Kurt McGinnis Brown runs March 28 through April 19.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 4, 2026
Check out production photos from Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, now playing through January 24 at Chicago Dramatists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Pegasus Theatre Chicago has revealed the cast and for its 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024
Steel Beam Theatre will present TRIFLES: A MURDER MYSTERY by Susan Glaspell in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 regional theater premiere of A Bronx Tale at The Edge Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2022
Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans announced the 25th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually January 21–February 13, 2022.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2019
Underscore Theatre Company is pleased to present its 5th annual CHICAGO MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, created to showcase and support the growing field of musical theatre creators from Chicago and beyond.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018
As Lifeline Theatre continues its 35th season, long-time Artistic Director Dorothy Milne has announced she will transition out of her leadership role during the coming year. I love my job and I won't be leaving Lifeline, Milne said. I will still be an active ensemble member and volunteer. But I'm over 60 years old and I look forward to spending more time away from a desk.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2018
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2018
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2017
Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 21st Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running January 12 28, 2018. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago's enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline brings 12 storytelling collectives and seven solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories.
