Lizzie Bernard


Education

  • Mountain View High School, Class of 2008 - High School Diploma
  • UC Santa Cruz, Class of 2015 - Art B.A.


Exhibitions

  • Photo series, "Manipulated Polaroids" - UC Santa Cruz Open Studios (Winter 2015)
  • Photo series, “What If He Wore My Clothes?” - UC Santa Cruz Open Studios (Fall 2014)
  • Marionette installation, “The Encounter” - UC Santa Cruz Open Studios (Fall 2014)
  • Photo book, “A Camera Walks Into A Bar” - UC Santa Cruz Open Studios (Spring 2013)


Certification
  • National Bartenders School – Qualified Mixologist
  • ServSafe – California Food Handlers Card


Activities & Volunteer Work

  • Barely Legal Productions (June 2010-present) – I am currently a member of the Bay Area’s premier Rocky Horror Picture Show live shadowcast. I play the parts of Magenta and Frank N Furter. We perform in San Jose on the first Saturday of every month and in Albany on the second Saturday of every month.

  • KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1 FM (April 2009-March 2011) – I was the host of a goth/industrial/metal/punk radio show called Nocturnal Noise.

  • MVHS Yearbook Committee (2007-2008) – I was in charge of the Performing Arts section of the yearbook and I also singlehandedly took about one third of the photos for the entire yearbook.

  • Safe Ride - Palo Alto Red Cross Chapter (2007-2008) – I was a part of a non-profit group that gives teenagers a safe ride home; this prevents drunk driving and hitchhiking.

  • MVHS Spartan Marching Band Camp Staff (2007) – I was a cabin leader for my high school’s Fall 2007 marching band camp where I learned many useful leadership skills.

  • MVHS Gay-Straight Alliance Treasurer (2007-2008) – I was in charge of keeping track of the club’s finances.

  • MVHS Jazz Band Section Leader (2006-2007) – I had to organize practices with my trumpet section and maintain order during rehearsals.

  • Unidos (2005-2008) – I tutored children at a local elementary school while I simultaneously helped them improve their English language skills.



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