Occupation: Artist & Actress
Born: Chicago, Illinois
Education:
Coursework, The American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL (1971)
Coursework, The Second City, Inc., Chicago, IL (1967-1968)
Coursework, The Art Institute of Chicago (1965-1967)
Career:
Commercial Artist, Stevens-Biondi-DiCiccio, Chicago, IL (1966-1968)
Commercial Artist, Embosograph Display Mfg Co, Chicago, IL (1964-1966)
Civic:
President, Des Arts (2006-2008); Parliamentarian, Des Arts (1996-2006); President, Des Arts (1993-1995); Parliamentarian, Des Arts (1986-1993); Historian, Des Arts (1983-1985); Member, Des Arts (1981); Reader, BookPALS
Creative Works:
Featured Interview, “Donna Drake Show: Live It Up” (2020); Exhibitor, One-woman Art Show, Coachella Valley History Museum (2008); Illustrator, “The Little Acorn” (1996); Illustrator, “Making Weight” (1991); Exhibitor, Riverside County Art Exhibition (1990); Exhibitor, Fontana Arts Association, CA (1988); Actress, “Outside Chance” (1978); Actress, “Jackson County Jail” (1976); Actress, “Harold,” Chicago, IL (1969); Actress, “Tastee Freeze” (1969); Actress, “My Sweet Charlie,” Chicago, IL (1968); Actress, “Medium Cool” (1968); Podcast Host, “The Nancy & Mike Show,” Bold Brave Media
Awards:
Honoree, Second Place, Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, Riverside County Economic Development Agency (1993, 1996, 2001, 2007); Honoree, First Place, Des Arts (1986, 1990, 1992-1993, 1996-1998, 2000-2001, 2003-2005); Inductee, Hall of Fame, Taft Alumni Association, Chicago, IL (2000); Honoree, Best of Show in Fine Arts, Fontana Arts Association, CA (1988); Honoree, Best of Show in Fine Arts, Des-Arts (1988); Honoree, First Place in Fine Arts, Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, Riverside County Economic Development Agency (1983)
Family:
Daughter of William Russel Noble and Wilma Beatrice (Fithian) Noble
Hobbies:
Teaching Sunday school; Ballet; Bookpals reading
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2010-2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2008-2009, 27th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2007, 26th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2004-2005, 24th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2001-2002, 22nd Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who of American Women – 1999-2000, 21st Edition (pub. 1998)
