Ari Baker is originally from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. She earned her BA in theater arts and history as well as her MA in teaching in secondary social studies education from the University of Pittsburgh. While she started in theater as a performer, she is particularly fond of administration and theatrical lighting. She has participated in performing arts of all forms, including choirs, bands, orchestras, plays, musicals and dance. Ari enjoys spending time with her family, playing guitar and painting. She has served as the administrative assistant of Society Hill Playhouse as well as the production manager of Hedgerow Theatre. Ari is chair of the Performing Arts Department and the Kurtz Center manager.