Ronda Bedgood (Ensemble) is a native Chicagoan and graduate of Northeastern Illinois University. She has been a member of A Real Read since the early days and has toured nationally with the group. Ronda has contributed both on stage and behind the scenes for most of the company's productions. As a local Chicago actor, she's been on the scene for the past nine years with much success. Ronda has graced several local stages such as the Bailiwick, The Black Ensemble Theatre and ETA to name a few. The films that you may have seen her in include, A Touch of Death, the award winning One Week, Living With Pride: Ruth Ellis @100, and most recently the made-for-television drama Kevin's Room. In addition to the Chicago scene and her work with the ensemble, Ronda has performed at the 1999 Women's Campfest and the 2000 National Women's Music Festival. One place you may have seen the 5'2, 110 lb actress and not realized it is at the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier as none other than the notorious Cat in the Hat. Ronda feels blessed and honored to be member of A Real Read.