About Me

Charlie Tolbert (they/them) is an Atlanta native scenic painter, digital artist, theatre technician and avid cat lover, now based in Chicago, IL. They received their BFA in Theatre Design & Technology from Columbus State University, located in Columbus, GA. They have worked with various theaters across Georgia and Illinois such as: Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory, The Atlanta Lyric, The Atlanta Opera, Orbit Arts Academy, Springer Opera House, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Music Theatre Works, and Redtwist Theatre. They are proud to serve as a resident artist at Redtwist Theatre since 2024, onward.

Special Skills

  • Procreate

  • Vectorworks 12 & 2016

  • Lighting Consoles: ETC Ion, ETC Element

  • 2013 Skyjack Electric Scissor Lift

  • Stencils & Faux Finishes

  • HVLP Paint Sprayers

  • Stage makeup

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