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Laura Kendall’s demonstrated leadership, innovation and significant contributions to the Idaho business community are notable. With a robust career that spans work at Disney Studios to today serving as the executive director of Morrison Center for Performing Arts, Kendall finds connectedness within the arts.

Kendall said that her inspiration comes from her mom, who always nurtured her love for the arts.

“She’s a retired nurse who worked odd hours most of the time I was growing up, but always came to every play I was in,” she said. “She nurtured my self-expression by believing in me and finding my courage to act in a play remarkable.”

Under her leadership at Morrison Center, she has increased its annual income from $8 million to $12 to $13 million. She also oversa

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