Lori Schwarz grew up dancing and acting but upon the advice of her father, an appellate lawyer, decided to pursue a business career. She then created a global fashion business; a sales and PR agency for emerging designers. Life’s twists and turns connected her to Denis Woychuk, who’s newest performance venue endeavor required her unique skillset of working with emerging talent and making a business of it. She’s been consulting with him on the production of Duchess of LES from it’s inception.