Lee Kofman is an Israeli-Australian author of three fiction books. Her poetry appeared in Australia and USA in a variety of publications, such as Cordite, Blue Giraffe and Antipodes. She is the recipient of various awards and several writing residencies, including Australian Council Literature Board grant and Varuna Flagship Fellowship. She performed poetry and spoken word in many Melbournian venues, including taking a part in Saloni M and Liner Notes projects, and performing in Wordplay. This is the third time she’s organising an Overload festival event.