Hi, I’m Amanda Grillo.
I’m a multidisciplinary creative and educator working across graphic design, photography, theatre, and writing—guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a love of visual storytelling.

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I create under the belief that artistry doesn’t need to choose a single lane. It can flutter between mediums and chirp in different voices, finding meaning in movement, learning, and shared creative spaces.

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My design work spans book covers, album and EP artwork, theatrical materials, and digital content for social platforms. In photography, I focus on fine art, portraits, and event coverage through my project Vivid & Vibrant Photography, where color, emotion, and connection take center stage.

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Theatre is the foundation of my creative life. After being immersed in the arts since junior high, I earned a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of New Haven and later served as a founding board member of the former Connecticut Compass Theatre Company. I’ve worked as a performer, designer, director, and writer, with published pieces appearing on BroadwayWorld and OnStageBlog.

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Alongside my creative work, I am deeply invested in education. Teaching has shaped how I approach storytelling, collaboration, and accessibility in the arts. Whether guiding students, mentoring creatives, or designing with pedagogy in mind, education informs how I create and how I connect.

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Flutter & Chirp is a home for that evolution—a place where artistry, learning, and creativity move freely across disciplines, and where collaboration is always welcome.