Artist Bio

(Bio as of April 2025)

Storyteller and arts advocate, Ericka Ratcliff is committed to creating bold work that amplifies underrepresented voices, fosters dialogue and builds community through the power of theater. She currently serves as the Literary Manager at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Coordinating Producer for 100 Free Acts of Theater at Goodman Theatre. Formerly the Artistic Director at Congo Square Theatre, she programmed critically acclaimed productions such as Welcome to Matteson, What To Send Up When It Goes Down, and How I Learned What I Learned in collaboration with Goodman Theatre, and served as the Executive Producer of The Blackside digital series. As a director, her credits include Chlorine Sky (Steppenwolf for Young Adults), WHITE! (Definition Theatre), Blues for an Alabama Sky (UIC), Hit the Wall (NIU), and The Wolves (University of Chicago). She is also an ensemble member at Lookingglass Theatre. As an actor, she was last seen on stage in the Jeff Award-winning production of The Penelopiad at Goodman Theatre. She hopes to connect with you soon!