Kristen Ellis-Henderson is a founding member of the all female popular rock band Antigone Rising. She is also the author of a memoir: Times Two, Two Women in Love and The Happy Family They Made about how she rased her children Aspen and Kate Ellis-Henderson", and a children’s book, All Moms. Kristen is currently performing in the Drama Desk Nominated Best Musical “F_*k 7th Grade,” at The Wild Project theater in New York City She and her wife, Sarah Kate Ellis, are vocal advocates on LGBT issues, especially marriage and family equality. In 2013, Henderson made the Buzzfeed's Most Powerful LGBT Icons and Allies List alongside The Pope, Madonna, President Obama, Edie Windsor and Elton John.
