Liliana Hueso (she/they/ella) is a queer, bi-national, bilingual artist and educator with over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, dedicated to youth advocacy through the arts. She is a photographer, filmmaker, producer, professor, and community organizer, passionate about empowering youth through media and storytelling. With a B.A. in Mass Media Communications and a Master’s focused on photography, her work bridges cultures and borders, shaped by her experiences in both Mexico and the U.S. Liliana brings a deep commitment to arts education and leads programs that uplift and inspire young people at LFI.
ABOUT
- LFI Staff
Liliana Hueso
(she/they/ella)
Education Programs Manager
Fun Facts
What’s your secret superpower (the one no one knows about)?
Some people kind of know this about me, but I usually work quietly in the background. My mind works like a game of Tetris—constantly fitting pieces together in the most efficient way possible. Whether it’s organizing physical spaces or sorting through ideas in my head, I’m always looking for the best way things fit together and I see that as a superpower!
What’s the one movie you could watch a million times and never get tired of and why?
It’s so hard to pick just one! I love watching Run Lola Run—every time I notice something new, and I like focusing on a different character with each rewatch. Billy Elliot is another one I’ve seen countless times; it always gets me emotionally, and I still find new layers in it. Same with Babel—such a rich film with so many layers to it!
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