ED KRYSTOSEK studied acting at Northwestern University with David Downs and Les Hinderyckx and performed with several Chicago theaters before beginning his Meisner training with Kathy Scambiatterra. In the six years since, he has appeared in Natural Affection, The Madwoman of Chaillot, "Life Drawing", and Landscape of the Body, as well as directing and assistant directing Studio and Mainstage productions. Now in his third year instructing at The Artistic Home, Ed loves helping actors develop emotional freedom.