Etel Billig (December 16, 1932 â€" March 28, 2012) was an American
actress and director; her career spanned more than 60 years. She
founded Illinois Theatre Center (ITC) in 1976 with her husband,
Steven.For more than three decades she appeared in or directed over
120 productions at ITC. Her other Chicago-area theatre credits
included roles at The Goodman, Wisdom Bridge, Court, Drury Lane
Oakbrook, Candlelight, Forum and Body Politic Theatres. She was also
active in film and TV work, and taught theatre at Prairie State
College. She served as the President of the Southland Regional Arts
Council and as a member of the Theatre Advisory Panel of the Illinois
Arts Council. She received numerous awards for her contributions to
the arts.[citation needed]She died at age 79 after being stricken with
a brain aneurysm while at her theater.
actress and director; her career spanned more than 60 years. She
founded Illinois Theatre Center (ITC) in 1976 with her husband,
Steven.For more than three decades she appeared in or directed over
120 productions at ITC. Her other Chicago-area theatre credits
included roles at The Goodman, Wisdom Bridge, Court, Drury Lane
Oakbrook, Candlelight, Forum and Body Politic Theatres. She was also
active in film and TV work, and taught theatre at Prairie State
College. She served as the President of the Southland Regional Arts
Council and as a member of the Theatre Advisory Panel of the Illinois
Arts Council. She received numerous awards for her contributions to
the arts.[citation needed]She died at age 79 after being stricken with
a brain aneurysm while at her theater.
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