Alix Olson (Subtle Sister Productions) is an internationally touring folk poet and spoken word performer. She has three albums and books, co-produced the award-winning DVD “Left Lane: On The Road With Alix Olson” and is the editor of Word Warriors: 35 Women Leaders of the Spoken Word Revolution (including Andrea Gibson, Staceyann Chin, Sarah Jones & Eve Ensler). Alix’s newest CD “Protagonist” (2014) was produced, and features music, by musician Melissa Ferrick. Ms. Magazine calls Alix “a road poet on a mission.”
**Out Artist-Activist Of The Year (OutMusic Awards)
**Visionary Award (D.C. Rape Crisis Center)
BUILT LIKE THAT (CD)
**Triple-nominee, Best Album, Producer, Artist (OutMusic Award)
LEFT LANE: ON THE ROAD WITH ALIX OLSON (DVD)
**Audience Award for Best Documentary (Out Takes: A Reel Queer Film Festival, New Zealand)
**Best Documentary, Reel Pride Michigan
**Audience Award, Best Feature (Newfest: NYC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival)
**Jury Award, Best Female Feature (Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
**Audience Award, Best Documentary (Kansas City Gay & Lesbian Film+Video Fest)