Therese Van Elst

A jack of all trades artist whose primary focus is the performing arts industry. Skilled in acting, singing, and poetry, I hold two professional licenses in the United States, in cosmetology and aesthetics. I am a strong entrepreneurship professional who has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree focused in Theatre/Performance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. A lover and writer of written/spoken word with three professional certifications from the Society of American Fight Directors in unarmed, broadsword, and rapier and dagger designating me as an "actor combatant" in the realm of stage combat. I'm a hobbyist HEMA(Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner in longsword (German and Italian schools).