Born in Manhattan and raised in Texas, Cinzi Lavin is the award-winning creator of several full-length original musical dramas, novels, and numerous theatrical works. With professional experience as an actress, singer, instrumentalist, and educator, her career highlights include a performance by invitation at the White House. In addition to receiving state and national honors for her influence on American culture, she is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She and her husband make their home in Litchfield County, Connecticut.