Chelsea Kerl

Chelsea Kerl is an exceptionally talented and accomplished American costume designer and educator celebrated for her ability to bring characters to life with striking visual storytelling, texture, and historical insight. Based in the New England area, she has built an extensive and highly respected biography, designing for premier regional theater companies, including the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Wheelock Family Theatre, Actors' Shakespeare Project, and Huntington Theatre Company. Her deep understanding of garment construction and narrative-driven design has established her as one of the most vital and sought-after visual collaborators in the contemporary regional theater landscape. Known for her eclectic style, meticulous attention to detail, and seamless collaboration with actors and directors, Kerl has crafted the wardrobe worlds for a vast and diverse repertoire of plays, musicals, and university productions. Alongside her prolific design career, she is dedicated to mentorship and education, sharing her expertise by teaching costume design and construction at prestigious institutions like Wellesley College and Bridgewater State University. Her outstanding artistic contributions to the stage have earned her widespread critical acclaim and multiple prestigious award nominations, solidifying her status as a visionary creative force and a cornerstone of the East Coast theatrical community.