At only 25 years old, Blythe Baird is already one of the most recognizable and acclaimed names in spoken word poetry.

Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, the viral writer has garnered international recognition for her stunning performance pieces that speak urgently and honestly about sexual assault, mental illness, eating disorder recovery, sexuality, and healing from trauma.

Baird graduated from Hamline University in 2018 with a dual degree in creative writing and women's studies. In 2020, she became the recipient of the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Spoken Word.