Marisa Lerman (Shannon U/S) is a freelance actor, producer, casting director, and previously served as the Executive Director and is the current Board President of Red Theater Chicago. During the day, she works as the Fundraising Events Manager for Lyric Opera of Chicago. She has worked on and off the stage for the past 15 years for companies such as The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater, the Prince Music Theatre, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Chicago Folks Operetta, and Oil Lamp Theater.