I believe that each student’s creative process is unique and should be nurtured as such. My goal is to foster a fun, supportive, and safe environment, that provides students a space to challenge themselves, master new skills, and grow –– not only as artists but as humans. I strive to create a dynamic space where young performers can develop their acting and writing skills – while discovering their creative voices.

Atlie Gilbert is over the moon to be teaching for Chicago Dramatists! Previously an adjunct faculty member of the Sherwood Community Music School at Columbia College, Atlie is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, and teaching artist. In addition to privately coaching for several years, she’s also had the privilege of teaching at Stagecrafters (OH), Solon Center for the Arts (OH), and Muse of Fire (IL), among others. Regional Theatre: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, American Blues Theater, Muse of Fire, Emerald City Theatre, Williams Street Repertory Theater, among others. Film & TV: Trial by Faith, Searching for Yoo, God’s Not Here II: A Testament of Faith, and Famous Canadian Actors. Recently seen in Revenge of the Dummy alongside Kestutis Nakas, as well as a featured guest artist in Dr. Kari Ragan’s masterclass on vocal technique & coaching at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Convention. Atlie frequently performs with Ubiquitous Players & Naked Angels Chicago. (AEA/SAG-AFTRA).