Laurel has been working in the performing arts as a lighting designer and theater artist for 30 years.  Currently residing in Lincoln, Nebraska, she is a freelance designer.

Credits include productions with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street 2, the Chicago Dancing Festival, the Joyce Soho (with Charlotte Adams) the University of Iowa, corporate work for Microsoft with Yeager Design and the University of Nebraska.

A native of California, Laurel has trained at the University of Nebraska, Florida State University and early in her career was mentored by Pat Simmons.  She is a proud member of United Scenic Artists 829.