Nick Ward moved to Chicago in 2004 to pursue his theatre career after receiving his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Miami University in Ohio. The son of two public school teachers, Ward was raised in suburban Detroit. While working in the Chicago’s burgeoning live theatre scene, Ward waited tables where he saw first-hand “how our world is organized to privilege the few over the many, which is why he is determined to build a Chicago where working families are centered and supported,” according to his campaign website. He published his debut book of essays “All Who Belong May Enter” in 2021. Aside from his artistic pursuits, Ward has served as the membership co-chair to the progressive neighborhood group 48^th Ward Neighbors for Justice and the community representative to the local school council at Goudy Elementary. 

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