Meet Eli
An Ex-Theatre Kid turned Multidimensional Author and Internet Creator
Eli Rallo is an author and internet creator based between New York City and Houston, Texas. Originally from New Jersey, she’s been a writer since her early days as a suburban theater kid.
She earned her Bachelor of Theatre Arts from the University of Michigan in 2020, with minors in Playwriting, Creative Writing, and Political Science, followed by a Master’s in Journalism from Columbia University in 2021.
She went viral on TikTok in the spring of 2020 and has since grown her platform to over one million followers on TikTok and more than 200,000 on Instagram. She gave a TED Talk, Social media doesn't have to be toxic– trust me, I'm an influencer, in February 2021 and frequently speaks to college-aged and post-grad women across the country.
Her debut book, I Didn’t Know I Needed This, was published by Harvest (a HarperCollins imprint) in December 2023, followed by a nationwide tour with several sold-out stops. Her sophomore book of essays, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?, is set for release in October 2025.
In January 2025, Eli launched Prose Hoes, a lively book club and “literary salon” on Patreon that blends monthly reads with curated playlists, food and wine pairings, journal prompts, themed discussions, community events, and a companion podcast.
In addition to writing and content creation, Eli has worked as a journalist, red carpet interviewer, and podcast host.
When she isn’t writing or TikToking, she enjoys seeing live theatre, reading, eating Chipotle, doing pilates, and taking long, existential walks.
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