Mercedes Bátiz-Benét

Mercedes Bátiz-Benét (she/her) is a Mexican-born multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and award-winning director. Known for her emotionally potent and surrealist style, she has written and directed numerous plays that have toured nationally and internationally. Mercedes is the artistic director of Puente Theatre where her mission is to advocate for the inclusion, representation, and development of immigrant, IBPOC, and culturally diverse voices.