Kaitlyn Comfort is a first-year M.F.A. in Theatre candidate with a specialization in live design and production at The University of Texas at Austin. They currently hold a B.F.A. in Theatre Technical Production with a focus in costumes from Texas State University. While seeking their B.F.A., they developed a strong background in costume crafts such as millinery, wig making/styling, leather working and corsetry. Comfort is particularly interested in combining their experience in crafts with traditional draping/tailoring to create fantastical and sculptural costumes. They are also passionate about inclusive, equitable costuming and environmentally friendly theatrical production.