Gillian R. Edwards

Gillian studied theatre at the American Music and Dramatic Academy and the Neighbourhood Playhouse, New York City. Some of the highlights in her career so far: She performed for the legendary Stanford Meisner (1995), and worked with the late great Al Waxman and most recently worked with Kent Monkman. Co- funder of Cosmopollution Comedy Troupe. Gillian studied Art Therapy at the Create Institute. Then went on to create award-winning Arts programs in Toronto. Her Art Group at the Fred Victor Centre won three consecutive Frankly Bob Awards in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Gillian’s writing/directing with Fred’s Outreach Players won the Mayor’s Community Safety Award. In 2024 Gillian wrote, directed and produced JUNE at Toronto Fringe Festival.