Maura Kidwell

Maura Kidwell is a Chicago-based actress, director, screenwriter, and acting coach whose career revolves around television, theater, and film. She is known for her adaptability and commitment to her career and contribution to the Chicago arts scene. Kidwell is a role model for artists navigating a creative career, whether onstage, behind the scenes, or in the coaching world.

Details of Maura Kidwell’s Career Ventures

Maura Kidwell’s television career includes popular appearances in several well-known series. She portrayed Carol in Hulu’s The Bear, a show that ventures into the high-pressure world of a Chicago restaurant kitchen. Her role in The Bear brought out her ability to bring depth and emotion to complex characters. She appeared as Stats in the USA Network comedy Sirens, and had guest roles in NBC’s Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago Justice. Other television credits include Comedy Central’s South Side, Adult Swim’s Joe Pera Talks with You, and ABC’s Mind Games. She also starred opposite Kelsey Grammer in the Starz drama Boss.

Kidwell dedicated part of her career to theater, and she has performed on stages at renowned Chicago theaters such as Steppenwolf, Goodman, and Court Theatre. She served as the Associate Director for The Chinese Lady in 2022 at Timeline Theatre, and this earned her recognition with the local arts community for her commitment and work ethic. In the film scenes, Kidwell has taken on diverse roles such as a lead role in No Resolution, the directorial debut of Tim Kasher, frontman of the band Cursive. She appeared in Grasshoppers, a film directed by Brad Bischoff, and Crafted for Christmas, directed by Jack C.

Kidwell serves as an audition coach at Vagabond School of the Arts and is an ensemble member of the Chicago documentary theater company Erasing the Distance. Her dedication to teaching shows her passion for nurturing rising actors and offering mentorship to other creatives on script analysis and emotional authenticity. She has worked with professional actors and helped them prepare for auditions and performances, and corporate clients who come in for presentations and public speaking training.

Maura Kidwell Personal and Family Life

Maura Kidwell was born and raised in Chicago. She developed an early passion for performing arts and received full support from her family and mentors. She actively participated in school plays and local theater productions, which equipped her with the confidence and foundation for her future career. Kidwell is known for her involvement in numerous social causes such as mental health awareness, gender equality in the arts, and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

Despite having a demanding career, she has maintained a strong family life while balancing the unpredictable schedule of being an artist. She has openly spoken on the challenges of being in a fast-growing industry, raising a family while pursuing an artistic career, and credits her support system for making it easier for her. She has built a strong team to work with and has two agents and a manager. She is working under the Gray Talent Group and Artist First Management.