Khanthida Mounivong (She/her/hers)

Originally from Laos, Khanthida is a first-year Ph.D. Student in Theatre History and Performance Studies at the University of Washington. She received her M.A. in Theatre Studies from the University of Houston and her B.A. from St. Olaf College in Minnesota (theatre and education majors). She has taught and assisted K1-12 classes at the Children's Theatre Company (Minneapolis), Franklin Fine Arts Center (Chicago), and Seattle Children’s Theatre, as well as undergraduate courses at the University of Houston. Khanthida has engaged in numerous theatre projects while pursuing her education in the last six years both as a theatre practitioner and a dramaturg. She has also led and engaged with student and non-profit organizations. Khanthida enjoys constant growth from class work, collaboration, scholarship, and practical work.  Her research focuses on cultural changes through performances, especially intercultural theatre practices from the 20th century to the present.