Artist Profiles
Karen Aldridge
Steppenwolf: Man From Nebraska, Clybourne Park, The Qualms. Chicago: proud ensemble member of A Red Orchid Theatre (Victims of Duty, The Moors, Is God Is), extensive work at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Goodman Theatre; as well as Writers’ Theatre and Next Theatre Company. She starred in the international tours of Battlefield and Le Costume (both directed by Peter Brook) and, originated the role of Mrs. Phelps in Matilda the Musical on Broadway. Television credits include recurring roles on: Severance (Apple TV+), Fargo (Season 4 of the FX series), The Get Down (Netflix, produced and directed by Baz Luhrmann), Chicago Fire and Chicago Med (NBC), & Golden Globe-winning series Boss (STARZ!) You may spot Karen in Ron Howard’s film The Dilemma &, the upcoming feature film, THE GOOD MOTHER starring Hilary Swank, directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte.