Taylor Mercado Owen, Chicago, attended THE ACADEMY program at Black Box Acting in Chicago. Since completing the program, Taylor has worked as a stage manager on a production of “Turret” at A Red Orchid Theatre, “The Totality of All Things” at Redtwist Threatre and “Funny, Like An Abortion,” produced by Fat Theatre Project & Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble. Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre performance at UNT and was involved in the Drama Lab.