Lizet Benrey is a Mexican-American painter, film director and actress whose artwork has been displayed worldwide at cultural institutions, art galleries and museums.

She directed a documentary about Leonora Carrington and designed the Premio Corazon Award for the San Diego Latino Film Festival.

[5] Benrey's work has been on display in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia and Europe.

[8][9] Benrey said her work ethic was inspired by Julian Schnabel,[5] and family friends José Luís Cuevas, Carlos Nakatani and Lucinda Urrusti.

[5] In 2010, Benrey was a member of the selection committee at the San Diego Latino Film Festival[10] and designed their Premio Corazon Award.