About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Kenny is an accomplished actor, playwright, and mental health advocate who uses theater to explore the complex challenges of the American healthcare system. Her most famous work, the one-woman show Sick, was born from her own shocking, two-year experience. At age thirty-two, a common health issue led to a medical journey that included being placed in a locked, high-level psychiatric ward. Elizabeth transforms this difficult period into a powerful, humorous, and educational story that shines a light on how difficult it can be to navigate the U.S. health system. After a highly successful and extended run in Seattle, the play Sick has toured across the nation, resonating deeply with audiences and medical professionals alike. Elizabeth is currently focused on developing the film version of Sick, hoping to bring her crucial story to an even wider audience. In addition to her solo work, Elizabeth co-wrote a musical play centered on the true, often-untold stories of women who were part of Seattle’s 1990s grunge music scene. She also continues her work as an educator, running storytelling workshops to help others share their own life experiences. Her current writing projects include a script that explores the mysterious and fascinating things “we know about the brain,” continuing her mission to turn personal challenges into insightful, public art.
