Susan Lyles is the founder and producing artistic director of the Denver, Colorado based not-for-profit And Toto too Theatre Company, which produces new works written by women playwrights.

The inspiration for the company had been cultivated throughout her acting career, which began during her teenage years. Prior to creating And Toto too, Susan signed with Farrell Talent Management in 2001, providing her inroads where she appeared in several national commercials, industrials and local productions. She has a BA from Wichita State University, and has received certification from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Shakespeare. She has worked onstage in London, Chicago and Denver and has also worked in film, commercials, print, industrials, and voice over. She has directed more than twenty plays, including the award winning Naked in Encino, Car Talk, and Heads.

She has designed costumes for more than fifty productions, including Lion in Winter (Denver Victorian Playhouse), 12th Night (Denver Victorian Playhouse), and Greater Tuna and Christmas Tuna (Denver Victorian Playhouse, Town Hall Arts Center). Susan was recently honored with a 2015 True West Award. She is branching out into film with her newly formed film/theatrical production company Ruff, Ruff Dog Productions.