Elizabeth holds her B.A. in Speech Theatre and M.F.A. in Acting/Performing Arts from Roosevelt University. She studied Acting at the Royal National Theatre in London, England. She has been an educator and professional actor all over the United States and abroad. Tanner acted in productions at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Bohemian Theatre Ensemble, Provision Theatre Company, Melvin Theatre, Majestic Theatre, NewBridge Theatre Company, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, St. Croix Off Broadway, and Porchlight Musical Theatre Company. Film credits include Edge of the Road (Indianapolis Film Festival Lead Actor award winner). Tanner toured with the St. Olaf Choir, was awarded a MRAC grant, and was the Artistic Director for NewBridge Theatre Company. Currently works as the Performing Arts teacher at Evergreen Middle School.