Chanon Judson’s been growing with the acclaimed Urban Bush Women (UBW) since 2001, as performer and now Co-Artistic Director. She’s a director’s fellow with New Perspective Theatre and Chicago Director’s Lab.  Projects include “The Invention of Tragedy” (Flea Theatre), “It’s Not so Bad in My Brain” (New Perspective Theatre),  “Prometheus Bound” (The Tank), Chronicle X (The Shed), “Brett and Ashley” (New Perspective Theatre).“ Original projects include “Nurturing the Nurturer,” a performance ritual/gathering for mothers (Black Women’s Blueprint) and Family Arts (FAM) – Alongside her husband they offer spaces for families to explore and create (Bric, Bailey’s Cafe, MS 35 Family Dynamics, Stoops).  Chanon has worked with Mickey Davidson, Kwame Ross, Barak adé Soleil, Talvin Wilks, Sita Frederick, Allyne Gartrell, and Sandra Burton. Performance credits include A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (Taylor Mac), God’s Trombone (Craig Harris), Cannabis (Baba Israel), Cotton Club Parade, Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Concert, and the Tony award winning musical Fela!