JoAnn Birt is a passionate theatre maker who hopes to continue to tell many stories and pursue multiple mediums. Originally from Chicago, JoAnn received her bachelor of fine arts degree from The University of Illinois at Chicago. Upon graduation JoAnn delved into multiple career pursuits. She moved to the island of Hawaii where she taught and directed at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. She acted on popular T.V. Shows like Chicago P.D. and began modeling. JoAnn’s twenty years in Chicago theatre most recently continued with a show done by AstonRep theatre company called When We Were Young and Unafraid. This earned her a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of MaryAnne. She is currently excited to pursue her master's degree with The University of Nevada Las Vegas and to create a lasting relationship with the beautiful Las Vegas artistic community. She hopes to continue working in theatre, film, and t.v. as well as to educate young actors. To contact JoAnn for any inquiries please use the contact information above.