Marie Verdu is a graduate of the UCCS Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Department where she received her Bachelor of Arts. She has been designing, building, and painting sets since she was fifteen years old. With a background in studio art, she loves to find the art in all aspects of technical theatre. As an Ensemble member of Springs Ensemble Theatre since 2017 she has designed many sets and built even more. Her work has been seen with the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (Properties, Painter), Mountain Rep Theatre (Scenic), and the Millibo Art Theater (Lights/Audio, Box Office).

Marie grew up in Bailey, Colorado, where she spent her time making mud pies, forts, and playing in the creek. She and her partner Sean are working to raise her minion to be the future of human kindness. She is grateful for her village that has always been there to lend support when needed.