She was particularly known for her work as a dramatic actress at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut where she portrayed both leading and supporting roles in more than 80 productions.

[1] Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, Ebert graduated from the drama school at Carnegie Mellon University.

In 1959 she won the San Diego Shakespeare Festival's Atlas Award.

In 1961 she created the role of Betty Parris in the world premiere of Robert Ward's The Crucible at the New York City Opera.

[3][4] In 1977 she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance as Maggie in Michael Cristofer's The Shadow Box.