Black Ensemble Theater
Jil Ross is a versatile professional with extensive experience in writing, education, and organizational governance. Currently a member at the Polsky Center at the University of Chicago and a trustee at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, Jil contributes to strategic initiatives and mission development. With a substantial background as a playwright active in the Black Ensemble Theater's Black Playwrights Initiative, Jil has produced over nine original works. Freelance writing spans screenplays, stage plays, and grant writing, showcasing a commitment to storytelling. Additionally, Jil authored The Shenanigans Series of Books and managed the Golden Gate Day Care Center's operations for nearly two decades. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Chicago State University.
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Black Ensemble Theater
A local treasure, a national wonder and an international success best describe the dynamic organization that is the Black Ensemble Theater. Founded in 1976, by the phenomenal producer, playwright and actress Jackie Taylor, Black Ensemble Theater has grown from a small community arts organization to a nationally and internationally renowned strong arts institution. The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater is to eradicate racism and its damaging effects upon our society through the utilization of theater arts. BE achieves its mission through productions and programs that perpetuate the history of the African American people, while reaching out to a cross-cultural audience and serving disenfranchised communities. The Black Ensemble Theater’s theatrical productions and educational outreach programs have been featured in the New York Times, The New York Post, Crain’s Chicago Business, Jet and Ebony, just to name a few. Some of our most popular productions include “The Jackie Wilson Story”, “The Other Cinderella” and “Don’t Make Me Over: In Tribute to Dionne Warwick”. Realizing that the theater is a cultural treasure, the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois promote the work of the Black Ensemble Theater.