Liza Newell grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. She hails from a lineage of storytellers and has honed her craft through years of immersion in the rich tapestry of musical theater, communal singing, dance, and writing.

Through her myriad forms of expression, Liza’s creativity opens up new pathways for our lived experiences to intersect.

Liza believes in the power of curiosity and creative expression as a driving force for change. Her work is a portal through which participants are invited to consider ways to mend their relationship with themselves, the Earth, and one another.

Performances:

Creating Unity Through Song and Story, The Inner Work Center, Richmond, Virginia, March 2025

Flying South, Richmond, Virginia, March 2025

Blood from a Turnip, Richmond, Virginia, February 2025

Fresh Stories Served Hot, Charlottesville, Virginia, February 2025

Northeastern New Member Showcase, Virtual Performance, November 2024

Halloween Showcase, Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, VA, October 2024

Fairy Tale & Folklore Story Showcase, Nags Head, August 2024

Family Storytelling Showcase, Duck, NC, August 2024

Barrier Island Center, Machipongo, VA, July 2024

Stone Soup Storytelling Festival, Woodruff, SC, April 2024

Better Said than Done, Falls Church, VA, February 2024

The Grapevine, Hyattsville, MD, January 2024

Taking the Stage, Black Mountain, NC, October 2023

Donald Davis Storytelling Showcase, Ocracoke, NC, June 2023

Secretly Y’all, Richmond, VA, August 2017

Workshops:

Storytelling as a Tool for Corporate Healthcare, Sentara Healthcare, February 2025

Storytelling as a Pathway to Connection, Barrier Island Center, Machipongo, VA, September 2024

Your Story, Your Legacy, Lakewood Retirement Community, Richmond, VA, May - June 2024

Storytelling as an Antidote to Exploitation, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, March 2024