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Paramount Theatre’s Artistic Director and 8-time Jeff Award winner

Andrea Pikscher is thrilled to be a part of Paramount School of the Arts. As Programs Manager for Paramount Theatre and Paramount School of the Arts, Andrea truly enjoys getting to combine her love of the arts and community.

A graduate of Millikin University, Andrea’s career started with her as a performer in Chicago and throughout the United States. She then entered the start-up world with her own company focused on artists and brining more people to the arts. She has also had the pleasure of teaching the arts to students of many different ages, and is now excited to transition to focusing on how to bring the arts to the community with which she lives in.

Liz is so excited to be a part of the Paramount School of the Arts!  She began teaching dance and musical theatre after earning her BA in Theatre from The University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught and directed at several different schools throughout the Chicagoland area.

Chelsea King is so excited to join the team Paramount School of the Arts. She earned her BM in Musical Education from Millikin University and has worked as a high school choir director at various public schools in the Aurora area for the past seven years. She is excited to bring her classroom experience and love of the arts to her new role!

Penelope is joyful to join the team at the Paramount School of the Arts!  Most recently she was at Broadway in Chicago and The Comedy Shrine, and is experienced in theater operations. She is a working artist with her roots in photojournalism, fine art photography and portrait photography. Additionally, with a passion for performance she is a graduate from “the Acting Lab” at Second City’s Training Center.

Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Dance, and Film Education (TADF) with a specialization in theater and dance education from Keene State College (Keene NH). Jessica previously served as the education manager upon the opening of PSA and has enjoyed the opportunity to be a hands on participant in the growth and development of the school. Jessica is an accomplished dance and theater educator as well as choreographer. Jessica is committed to the continued growth of Paramount School of the Arts, its programs and the school and theater’s connection to the beautiful Aurora community.

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Jordan became part of the Paramount family in 2015 as a Special Events Intern. Soon after, she transitioned into an Event Coordinator and assisted in the renovation project for the Copley Theatre and North Island Center before becoming Rentals Manager. Jordan loves working with clients in creating their dream events at the variety of venues that Paramount has to offer. 

Jennifer Hahn became part of the Paramount team in 2010 as a part-time Event Coordinator. She is now the Special Events Director and oversees all rentals in our various unique venues. Jennifer really enjoys working with clients and helping them to see their vision evolve from conception to completion. She is thrilled to constantly assist clients the day of their event and watch guests enjoy and celebrate the special occasion.

Bill Pope has been a member of the Paramount family for over 16 years. He began in 2002 as a Group Sales Manager and transitioned to the Rentals Manager in November of 2005. Bill has spent his entire career in the theatre and the entertainment business, and has worked for nearly every major player in Chicago.

Sam joined the Paramount team in the winter of 2020. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration and Dance Performance. Sam loves working with clients throughout their planning process and seeing them through their big day!

Katharyne joined the Paramount family in the spring of 2019 as a manager at RiverEdge Park. In 2021, she transitioned into her current role as an Event Coordinator.  She started volunteering and coordinating events in the Central-Illinois area at a young age. She followed her passion and soon began coordinating music events all around the Midwest, interning with the Lyric Opera’s Special Events team and as event staff for the Elmhurst Park District. Katharyne studied Music Business at Elmhurst University and solidified her love for events as the Union Board Events Chair, Elmhurst Jazz Festival Student Manager, and organizing events all over campus!

In her free time, she loves spending time with her cat, painting, cooking and golfing. Katharyne loves getting to know our clients and watching their visions become a reality!

Jenna joined the Paramount team in the winter of 2022. She feels that creating memorable and joyous experiences for clients is what makes event coordinating so rewarding. It is her pleasure to get to know you and start your wedding count down!

Andrea Pikscher is thrilled to be a part of Paramount School of the Arts. As Programs Manager for Paramount Theatre and Paramount School of the Arts, Andrea truly enjoys getting to combine her love of the arts and community.

A graduate of Millikin University, Andrea’s career started with her as a performer in Chicago and throughout the United States. She then entered the start-up world with her own company focused on artists and brining more people to the arts. She has also had the pleasure of teaching the arts to students of many different ages, and is now excited to transition to focusing on how to bring the arts to the community with which she lives in.

Liz is so excited to be a part of the Paramount School of the Arts!  She began teaching dance and musical theatre after earning her BA in Theatre from The University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught and directed at several different schools throughout the Chicagoland area.

Chelsea King is so excited to join the team Paramount School of the Arts. She earned her BM in Musical Education from Millikin University and has worked as a high school choir director at various public schools in the Aurora area for the past seven years. She is excited to bring her classroom experience and love of the arts to her new role!

Penelope is joyful to join the team at the Paramount School of the Arts!  Most recently she was at Broadway in Chicago and The Comedy Shrine, and is experienced in theater operations. She is a working artist with her roots in photojournalism, fine art photography and portrait photography. Additionally, with a passion for performance she is a graduate from “the Acting Lab” at Second City’s Training Center.

Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Dance, and Film Education (TADF) with a specialization in theater and dance education from Keene State College (Keene NH). Jessica previously served as the education manager upon the opening of PSA and has enjoyed the opportunity to be a hands on participant in the growth and development of the school. Jessica is an accomplished dance and theater educator as well as choreographer. Jessica is committed to the continued growth of Paramount School of the Arts, its programs and the school and theater’s connection to the beautiful Aurora community.