J. Wendy Wallace (They/She) is a costume Designer hailing from Central, IL with a diverse background in fIber Arts, Design, Technology, and Education. They have worked in multiple industries including theatre, film, and TV.
Wendy spent 5 years in the L.A. area working in various positions for companies such as South Coast Repertory, The Disney Channel, and Netflix. They are now the Costume Crafts Supervisor and Hair & Makeup Advisor for the School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University. Additionally, they serve on multiple Graduate Committees as well as being a founding member of the Department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. During the summer, Wendy also works as the Lead Costume Crafts Fabricator for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and Designs for Film as A Freelance Artist.