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​My work explores the body, beauty, control issues, female friendships, wellness culture, aspirational cookware, oral hygiene, winter sports, childhood mental illness, and pugs. 

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I'm a playwright & screenwriter based in New York City. 

I received my M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University and my B.A. from Kenyon College, where I was awarded the James E. Michael Prize in Playwriting. 

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Me now*

*In 2024

Me as a mentally-ill child

© 2025 by Ellie Melick

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