photo by Joe Mazza @bravelux
Claire Chrzan is a lighting designer originally from Chicago, currently based in Los Angeles. She is inspired to design work that moves in tandem with performers as another voice, breathing life into the story.
Her work has been seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, at The Public Theatre in NYC at the Under The Radar Festival, and in Chicago at The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Court Theatre, The Utah Shakespeare Festival, Manual Cinema, Writers Theatre, Northlight, A Red Orchid, The Joffrey Ballet's Joffrey Academy, and more. She has worked as an associate designer at The Wallis and The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles and The Old Globe in San Diego.
Additionally, Claire designs lighting for permanent installation ranging from themed entertainment, museums, private residences, and offices. She has mentored students at USC and CalArts, and served as adjunct faculty at CalArts.
Claire holds a masters degree in experience design from California Institute of the Arts and a BA in theatrical design from Columbia College Chicago.
C o n t a c t : clairechrzan@gmail.com | 847-877-5359