Jordan "LJ" Curiel is a production lighting designer and technician for dance, theater, and live events, currently based in Los Angeles.
She works as a freelance designer for a variety of clients throughout Southern California, as well as with the wonderful team at Shutter Cut Lighting Design, and presently serves as the master electrician for the USC Kaufman School of Dance.
Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Dance with minors in Theater Design and Multimedia Communications from UC Santa Barbara, and an early history of professional dance training. Since completing the Master’s program in Theater Arts at Cal State Fullerton, LJ has had the pleasure of designing for local favorites including the Chance Theater, FUSE Dance Company, Reverb Tap Company, Joffrey's BalletRED, and the LA Philharmonic.
LJ will always remain grateful to the UCSB lighting program and to the CSUF Dance department for valuing her history as a dancer and allowing her to infuse that part of herself into her work. The musicality and understanding of movement she developed through dance training allows her to bring a nuanced and dynamic touch to the stage. She remains eager to explore new creative opportunities and looks forward to continuing her relationship with live performance and art in all its forms.
