Alison Dornheggen

Alison Dornheggen worked as a guest artist at The Academy for a number of years before joining the faculty of the Theater department to teach directing in 2024.

In addition to directing, Alison has been working as an actor, fight choreographer and arts administrator in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. An ensemble member of Babes With Blades Theatre Company, she received her BA in Acting and Directing from Columbia College Chicago and worked as the Theater Grad Fellow while earning her MA in Arts Management from American University.