Liz Mayorga is from Southeast L.A. and grew up in the bay area. Liz atended UC Berkely and earned an English degree, and later recieved her Master of Fine Arts (MFA), from the Calfironia College of Arts. Liz's inspiration comes from growing up watching black and White mexican films, and selling burrritos with her family. Both of those had an impact in Liz's life because her main influence came from the movies and selling tacos and burritos helped pay for her college education. Liz is not only a comic artist she is also and author and writes books and zines.