Kayla (She/They) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist who primarily focuses in directing and intimacy directing these days. They are excited by new work and the workshop process surrounding bringing a new script to life. They have worked with companies all around the city including Impostors, Pocket Theatre, Definition, Meat Machine, Idle Muse, About Face, and several others. Factory credits include The HOA (Intimacy Director); MUFFED and The Sporting Life (Director). Regional Assistant Directing credits include Dobama Theatre and Capital Stage Company. They co-founded Unheard Of Company in Chicago which specializes in bringing historically marginalized voices to the stage through the workshop and production of deeply personal new work. They are a graduate of Cleveland State University and the directing apprenticeship program at Capital Stage in Sacramento. Connect with Kayla on Instagram @kaylabanana797 or at kaylamenz.com.