"Yes...and" - Becky Leifman

Becky Leifman is the Executive Director and a teaching artist for CO/LAB Theater Group, a company that is welcoming and “will work with whatever actors bring into the room.” Becky talks about the importance of saying “Yes and…” to obstacles and opportunities. Becky Leifman is the Executive Director of CO/LAB Theater Group. She is also a Teaching Artist for CO/LAB, and is currently the Treasurer and a Steering Committee member for the Museum, Arts, and Culture Access Consortium. She has previously worked at The Keswell School as an instructor and also provided one-on-one support for two individuals with disabilities. Becky has a variety of professional experience at arts organizations; she founded Two Lights Theatre Company (Chicago) in 2007 and worked for The Acting Company and The Play Company in their respective development departments. She has independently consulted with SUMMERTIME Gallery, the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, and multiple budding theater companies. Becky has produced shows, including Sarah Ruhl’s translation of Three Sisters, Ross Mueller’s Construction of the Human Heart and the Off-Broadway musical, Peter & I. Becky has a BFA in Acting from Syracuse University, and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.