Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Liz Teague currently serves as the Associate Director of Development, Institutional Giving at Chicago Shakespeare Theater since January 2024. Prior to this, Liz held various senior roles at Kids Above All from December 2018 to January 2024, including Vice President Operations, Director of Strategic Initiatives and CQI, and Director of Grants and Compliance. Liz's experience also includes serving as Grants Manager at ChildServ and as a Court-Certified Mediator in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Earlier in the career, Liz worked as an Attorney at Conniff Law Offices and Downs Law Offices, as well as a Policy Associate at Alliance for the Great Lakes and Associate Director of Planned Giving at Catholic Charities. Liz began the professional journey as a Legal Program Coordinator at Catholic Charities Legal Assistance. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a year-round season—plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside nationally recognized education programming, each year serving tens of thousands of students, teachers, and lifelong learners. Founded in 1986, the Theater’s onstage work has expanded to as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen. As a nonprofit organization, Chicago Shakespeare works to embrace diversity, prioritize inclusion, provide equitable opportunities, and offer an accessible experience for all. On the Theater’s three stages at its home on Navy Pier, in classrooms and neighborhoods across the city, and in venues around the world, Chicago Shakespeare is a multifaceted cultural hub—inviting audiences, artists, and community members to share powerful stories that connect and inspire.