Hi, I’m Lani.

Some people call me Leilani.

I’m an artist (writer-actor), co-owner of the specialty tea company PARU, and copywriter on the Small Business Creative team at Amazon. I’m also a chanoyu (“way of tea” or Japanese tea ceremony) student. I’ve learned that I’m most creative, productive, and happy when I’m involved in multiple projects.

Most recently, I wrote and performed in Nighttime Julianne, a one-woman play that premiered at the 13th San Diego International Fringe Festival and won the Critics’ Pick award.

I’m currently based in San Diego, but I enjoy traveling, especially for creative work.