Grey, Alicen

At only 21 years old, Alicen Grey's highly-acclaimed poetry has garnered many awards, won several competitions, and been featured in a variety of exhibits, bookstores, universities, panels, films and national events. Her work addresses personal issues such as living with mental illness, surviving abuse, and coping with trauma, and broader social issues such as gender inequality, anti-racism, veganism and environmentalism. A passionate artist and activist, she strives to inspire her audience toward change and healing, often sharing her darkest memories and wildest aspirations on both paper and