Adler Planetarium
Meredith Stepien has a diverse work experience in various creative roles. Meredith began their career in 2009 as a Program Assistant at Umbrellas On The Beach, Inc., where they assisted with corporate events and wrote scripts. From 2010, they worked as a Professional Actor, composer, and writer at StarKid Productions, primarily based in Chicago. In 2014, they performed as a contracted performer with The Second City on the Norwegian Cruise Line. In 2014, they also started performing as a comedian and performer at Improv Olympic in Chicago. Meredith joined Adler Planetarium in 2015 as the Manager of Creative Content and Production, where they design and executes content and educational programming across various platforms. Meredith also worked as a Facilitator at improve it! LLC from 2016. Additionally, they were represented by Paonessa Talent Agency as a Professional Actor from 2018 to 2021. Prior to their other roles, they also worked at the University of Michigan as a Program Assistant, actor, and writer for the University of Michigan Educational Theater Company.
Meredith Stepien attended the University of Michigan from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Acting.
Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century. The museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, people-powered research, and other outreach efforts. Today, the Adler is bringing our unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests from around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler from their own homes, libraries, schools or offices. With the Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.