Lorinda Hawkins Smith

Lorinda is a best selling author, acclaimed actor, advocate, playwright, musician, comedian, and award-winning filmmaker from Altadena. She has worked in social justice theatre for over two decades being recognized by the California Legislature Assembly. Lorinda is a certified domestic violence advocate,  and a certified Violence Prevention Specialist and Advisory Circle member for Peace Over Violence. Justice? Or… Just Me? is her acclaimed book and solo play trilogy based on her journey as a domestic violence survivor. Her short film, The Virus, has 9 wins in the film festival circuit. Lorinda is honored to have recently produced the award-winning Twelfth Night for the Co-op. Check out Lorinda on social media and her website.