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American writer and perforner
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Kristina Libby is an American writer, artist, and performer. She is best known as the creator of the Floral Heart Project, a public art initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the writer and performer of "I Almost Died for This?!" an autobiographical one woman show.
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Career
Writing
Libby is a humorist, freelancer, and essayist whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Elle, Salon, Popular Mechanics, andThe Boston Globe.[1][2][3][4][5]
Art
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Libby created the Floral Heart Project, a nationwide public art initiative in which floral heart installations were placed as memorials to those who died from COVID-19.[6][7][8] The project received national media coverage and Libby was recognized as one of the Top 10 Public Artists for Social Change.[9][10][11][12]
She also created an animal sculptural universe known as The Chunkos[13][14][15]and is a landscape painter.
She runs the Cohort[16] and frequently speaks on art, culture, creativity, love and overcoming grief.[17][18]
Theatrical Work
Libby wrote and performed I Almost Died for This?!, an autobiographical solo show based on her personal experiences.[19] The show was developed in Matt Hoverman's Go-Solo workshop and was directed by Padraic Lillis, Founding Artistic Director of The Farm Theater and a faculty member at New York University.
The show premiered at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City,[20] where it won Best Storytelling Show in 2025.[21] It subsequently ran at 59E59 Theaters in New York in July 2026, before its international debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2026, at The Space UK on the Mile.[22]
Forbes described the show as "honest, funny and brave."[23]
All About Solo described the show as "a tender and quietly powerful piece about love, loss, and choosing connection over isolation."[24]
Podcasts
Libby has written two romantic comedy audio fiction podcasts for Fox Entertainment's Meet Cute network: Influence (2024)[25] and Couldn't Be You (2026).
Television
In 2024, Libby co-wrote and executive produced Books, an independent comedy pilot, through her production company 7th Draft Productions, alongside co-writer and executive producer Tim Cahill.[26][27]The pilot stars Spencer Grammer and Ajay Naidu (Office Space).[28]
Academic
Libby holds a B.A. in English and Political Science from Dalhousie University and an M.A. in International Security from the University of Denver. She has taught at New York University and the University of Florida.
Recognition
- Best Storytelling Show, United Solo Theatre Festival (2025)
- Top 10 Public Artist for Social Change (2020)
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