Lawrence Keith "Kip" Fulbeck is an American artist, spoken word performer, filmmaker and author.
[6] Fulbeck attended UCLA, Dartmouth College and the University of California, San Diego, where he was a four-year NCAA All-American Swimmer[7] and 1988 Athlete of the Year.
[10][11] He has directed twelve films (including Banana Split; Some Questions for 28 Kisses; Sex, Love, & Kung Fu; and Lilo & Me), published four books and keynoted scores of conferences and festivals nationwide.
[12][13] Much of Fulbeck's work is autobiographical, combining personal stories with political activism, pop culture and stand-up comedy.
[27] Permanence: Tattoo Portraits (also by Chronicle Books) was published in 2008,[30] and features photographic portraits and handwritten personal statements by tattooed individuals from all walks of life including celebrities Margaret Cho, Kat Von D, Slash, Scott Ian, Joan Jett, Tera Patrick, Scott Weiland, Paul Stanley and Jeffrey Sebelia.
[35] He received the UCSB Academic Senate's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2009,[36] and has been named an Outstanding Faculty Member four times by the Office of Residential Life.