Born in Tokyo in 1980, Natsuki Ishigami has worked as a playwright, centered around the theatrical group "Pepin Structural Designs" since 1999. In recent years, she has been based in Yokohama and stayed in various parts of the country and abroad, working on site-specific plays and art projects using cities and communities as subject matter. In addition, she takes part in various projects related to cities and space, such as research and planning on urban design and community development, chairing the non-profit art organization "Places and Narratives," and starting up and directing ''The Cave,'' a creative hub that utilizes underutilized real estate.