Hello Steemians!
I’m a theatre artist and storyteller who believes in the power of shared experience to build empathy and transform our world. As a director, facilitator, and creative business consultant I combine storytelling, social justice, and bold fundraising strategies to help socially progressive organizations and individuals achieve their goals.
I aim to live in a world in which artists thrive. F*ck the eternal “side hustle” culture. I am keen to discover new ideas and platforms for artists to be empowered contributors to our world (which is what makes me want to join the Steemit community and connect with people thinking outside of the box about the issues facing creatives).
Artistically I believe in creating nontraditional work with, by, and for diverse communities. This has led me to work in prisons and community centers serving some of the most vulnerable populations. I have seen the best art created in the most unlikely of places, with the least amount of resources. There is immense power in someone telling their story, it is palpable.
Here’s my “formal bio" in case you’re ever looking to collaborate or just wanna know my qualifications:
Lily is a community-engaged artist and creative business consultant who combines storytelling, social justice, and bold fundraising strategies. Raabe holds her M.A. from New York University and her B.A. from University of Portland. Beyond her artistic work, she has 16 years experience as a Teaching Artist and 6 years experience as a theatre manager having worked with companies including: Intiman Theatre, Opening Act, The New Group, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Theatre Askew, and NW Children’s Children’s Theatre. She is co-founder of The New Alchemists, producing work in Seattle, WA and Hilo, HI. As a creative business consultant Raabe works with individuals, agencies, and nonprofits via grant writing, marketing, strategy, and grassroots development campaigns to help them reach their goals.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-raabe-b173455b/
Current clients include: Scandiuzzi Krebs Consulting, Intiman Theatre, SuttonBeresCuller, Annex Theatre, The Common Acre, AlleyCat Acres, Unkitiwa, Sawhorse Revolution, Ezra Dickinson, Peggy Piacenza, and Aham Oluo.