Background
She was born in Soda Springs, Idaho, and adopted by William H. and Dora Mickelson Wilcox.
She was born in Soda Springs, Idaho, and adopted by William H. and Dora Mickelson Wilcox.
In 1962, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University. Her marriage ended in 1965. She had one son, Sean Leland.
Beginning in 1965, she worked as a theatrical costume designer in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.
She would later perform with the Committee Theatre on tour. In 1976 she founded the improvisational theatre group Interplay, and later the similar groups Play by Play and the National Improvisational Theatre.
She was recognized as the best director by the National Academy of Concert and Cabaret Artists for her work with Interplay. Her acting credits include portraying Captain
Bridget "Knocko" McCarthy in Robert Altman"s original 1970 film version of M.A.S.H., and appearing in 1977"s Andy Warhol"s Bad and 1994"s Pontiac Moon.
