Artist Bio

Willa J. Taylor served as the Walter Director of Education and Community Engagement at Goodman Theatre from 2006 – 2023 where she collaborated with educators and community partners to transform learning and support equitable systemic change using arts-based strategies. She has created education and community programs for Lincoln Center, New Victory, and Arena Stage. Ms. Taylor is an adjunct at DePaul University, and has guest lectured on theater and social change at Yale, NYU, Spelman, Columbia College, Arizona State, and Northern Illinois University.