Joyce Porter

Joyce is a film and stage actress and voice over artist who was born in Chicago. She studied dance and singing as a child, but switched her focus to acting at the University of Illinois at Champaign. She received an M.A. in Theater from Northwestern University and spent many years teaching theater, humanities and film at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. While there she co-founded the theatre program, created the film program and directed 30 plays. She also continued to act in local theaters. She accepted an early retirement offer to focus on a professional acting career. Joyce has performed in numerous independent films and plays as well as several TV shows and commercials. She has also done voice overs and audio-books. While based in Chicago, she has also worked in Los Angeles, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. Her son, David, is a lighting designer and technician.