Beth Lisick is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of creative pursuits. As a writer, she has authored five books, including memoir collections, comic memoirs, and performance poetry/story collections.
Her writing has been widely published in various magazines and anthologies, and she has also appeared in numerous films that have screened at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, and the San Francisco International Film Festival.
In addition to her writing, Lisick is also an accomplished actor, with leading roles in films that have won critical acclaim and been screened at prominent festivals. She has also collaborated with other artists on stage and video projects, and has performed at various venues and festivals.
Lisick has received grants and residencies for her work, including a Creative Work Fund grant to collaborate on a chapbook series with artists with developmental disabilities. Her writing has been praised for its unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and insight into the human experience.
As a performer, Lisick has opened for notable artists such as Neil Young, Allen Ginsberg, Lydia Lunch, and Exene Cervenka, and has also been a guest on popular radio shows such as NPR's Talk of the Nation and This American Life.
Lisick holds a degree in American Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz and currently resides in Brooklyn.
