Kristi Quinn has been active in area community theatre for over twenty years. Kristi resides in Dakota City, Nebraska and is the Director of Community Development for the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council where she writes grants, assists in strategic planning, and dabbles in public relations.

The recorder for the AACT Festival Commission, Kristi also serves as artistic director for the Pioneer Valley Players and heads-up the theatre program at the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community Schools. Kristi served for six years as the Region V Representative for AACT.

Kristi participated as a core committee member and chair of several state and regional festivals, which were held at the Sioux City Community Theatre. Her theatre experience includes acting, directing, set decoration, and costume design as well as public relations, grant writing, and development. She is eagerly anticipating the day when someone will write a part in musical for someone who is tone-deaf.