Liz Jones graduated from the Australian National University in 1966, after which she worked as a teacher. She met Betty Burstall, founder of La Mama Theatre, in the 1970s, and became involved in the theatre. She took the position of Artistic Director in 1976, and remained in the role until March 2023, when she stepped down as both Artistic Director and co-CEO after 50 years with the theatre.
