Alicia Austin is a Costume Designer for theater, dance, and film. With a passion for storytelling through textiles, texture, and silhouette, Alicia has collaborated with a diverse range of institutions and productions designing in both the contemporary and classical spheres. Her work draws inspiration from a spectrum of influences, including fine art, literature, and fashion. Her goal when designing for any production is to support the storytelling by creating costumes that enhance the visual and cultural narratives being expressed on stage. Her work is often elevated through the use of vivid color, prints, and craft. Alicia’s process is informed by extensive research, impulse, and a rigorous analysis of the people and world for which she is designing. Recent and notable costume design credits include Stargazers (Page73), The Play That Goes Wrong (Northern Stage), Aristotle Thinks Again (LaMama ETC), Regretfully, So The Birds Are (Playwrights Horizons), You Will Get Sick (Roundabout), Babes (Film Nation), Bupkis S1 (Peacock), Only Murders In The Building S2, S3 (Hulu). After working in the field for several years, she is excited to expand her career into higher education as an Assistant Professor of Costume Design at Skidmore College. Alicia believes that invested mentorship and theater have the ability to change one’s life. She is a recipient of the Princess Grace Theater Award, Pierre Cardin Honor.