Background
Jenkins, Linda Walsh was born on May 23, 1944 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Eugene and Eula Alice W.
Jenkins, Linda Walsh was born on May 23, 1944 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Eugene and Eula Alice W.
Bachelor in English, Rice University, Houston, 1966. Master of Arts in Theatre, University Minnesota, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre, University Minnesota, 1975.
Actress, literary manager, Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis, 1969-1972;
assistant professor theatre, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1976-1982;
associate professor theatre, Northwestern University, 1982-1989;
president, Native American Media Enterprises, Inc., Los Angeles, 1990-1994;
vice president creative affairs, Simsie Prodns., Los Angeles, since 1996. Dramaturg Wisdom Bridge Theatre, Chicago, 1986-1988. Guest dramaturg Victory Gardens Theatre, 1988-1989.
Member United States steering committee World Encyclopedia Contemporary Theatre.
Children: Robert Walsh, Martha Ann Boyd.