About Liz

Liz Nichols got lost in the 398 (Folklore & Mythology) section of the public library at age ten, and hasn't found her way out yet! For 15 years, as a professional storyteller and educator, she has brought her deep love of world cultures and her warm, humorous nature to audiences and students of all ages.

Liz weaves magic as she tells stories from around the world and around the corner to audiences of all ages, at schools, museums, theaters and anywhere folks will listen. She has a special affinity for the tales from her Jewish heritage, and of Japan, where she lived and studied for two years.

A gifted teacher and coach, her passion is to help everyone realize they have a story to tell and provide them the safe and fun starting point to take a risk and tell it! Among those who have blossomed under her guidance are elementary school children, museum docents, active seniors, dementia caregivers, and people with Alzheimers’ and memory loss.

A world of stories & smiles...

Liz Nichols

You did such a wonderful job of reminding us of the universality and wonder of creation myths. I loved the way you captivated both the children and adults alike with your soulful tellings.

The story was funny because of the way she made people go up and make the sounds and how the wife kept having to go back to the wise man! I like how she put in the Japanese words, too, she made them kind of easy to learn.

-A Reyes, student (age 12)

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eliznich@gmail.com

(415) 505-7941

C Leoncio, Unitarian

Universalists of San Mateo

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I wholeheartedly recommend Liz Nichols to any organization interested in increasing the effectiveness of their interaction with the public. She taught our Docents how to use storytelling techniques to communicate content information in a way that focuses the mind and stimulates the imagination.

-Scott Thiele

Oakland Museum of California

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From 2006-2009, Liz was the Storytelling Director of Stagebridge, the nation’s oldest senior theatre company. Since 2007 she has been a master trainer and facilitator for TimeSlips Creative Group Storytelling, designed for those with memory loss. Liz is a member of the National Storytelling Network, the Storytelling Association of California, and the Storyteller Corps of the Asian Art Museum/SF.

Liz has a CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She is also a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher.
She lives in Oakland, CA.