Kristi was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. As an only child, her babysitter was often films and TV shows that whisked her off on adventures. While attending UC Davis, she realized she could make her own films and adventures. She continued to make films while at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts where she received an MFA in Film and Television Production. After graduating from USC in 2011, Kristi worked in various positions in film and television, including on TV shows for Sony, ABC and Marvel. Kristi is currently living in Los Angeles with her Fiancé Josh and bossy cat Daisy Mae.