Ksenya Litvak (Illustrator and Puppet Designer) graduated from the St. Petersburg Theater Academy with a degree in Puppetry and Theater Design. After moving to the United States in 1999, Ksenya began designing puppets, costumes, and sets for numerous respected companies, including Classica Theater, Woolly Mammoth, Arena Stage, Bel Cantanti Opera, Round House Theatre, Adventure Theatre, Theater J, and The Wilma Theater.