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Taylor Tengelsen
Costume and Prop Designer
Taylor Tengelsen is a fiber and mixed media artist with a degree in Fashion Design from the University of Hawaii. Her props, costumes, and sets can be seen in various Chicago children’s theatrical productions. She currently resides in the West Loop with her husband, Nate, and daughters, Violet and Sofia. She is thankful for her family’s support and their enthusiasm for the performing arts.
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Jamie Sandomire
Teaching Artist/Assistant Director
Jamie Sandomire is excited to be back for another summer with Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop. Last year, she followed her heart to Chicago from sunny Arizona, where she spent nine years as a teaching artist and actor for Childsplay. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Theatre, she toured the U.S. as an actor/director. Since moving to Chicago, she has taught drama, musical theatre, and early childhood music and movement classes for Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop, Windy City Performs, Emerald City Children's Theatre, and Musical Magic. Her greatest joy is empowering young people through their unique voices and limitless imaginations.
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Jolie Lepselter
Teaching Artist/Assistant Choreographer
Jolie Lepselter is Originally from Dallas, TX. She made her trek out to Chicago to study at DePaul University. At DePaul Jolie received a B.F.A. in Acting and a B.A. in psychology (with a concentration in human development). Jolie has been seen in plays with Griffin Theatre Company, Grippo Stage Company, & at Gorilla Tango Theatre. She was recently in a short film “Oh Baby!” where she danced within an ensemble. Jolie grew up doing dance and gymnastics and is thrilled to be working with Dream Big! Jolie is also a dance and gymnastics instructor at the Little Gym of Chicago.