An eclectic playwright with roots as a journalist, Linda strives to create situations thwarting alienation in her audience. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, she launched her writing career as a reporter for ‘Newsday’ when she  graduated from New York University. Immersing herself in theatre and film for several years, she raised her son singly, rescued four dogs, and taught high school English before receiving her Master of Arts in NYU’s Educational Theatre in Music and Performing Arts Professions. 
     She wrote over 25 plays and films, many of which she directed from New York to Los Angeles. She was positively reviewed by The Los Angeles Times for her comedy drama, ‘Prime Rib Wedding.’ The Tampa Bay Times wrote a feature article on Ms. Pallotta's works.          
    Ms. Pallotta recently won over a dozen film awards in national and international festivals for her feature screenplays and shorts. She was selected a finalist representing the U.S. for 2024 in the world renown Cooper Prize at the 16th St. Foundation Actors Studio in Australia. Her short on the Ukraine war was screened in NYC this summer. She is published in the international journal ‘Literature Today’ as well as ‘Fresh Words’ and ‘Review Americana.’ Linda was chosen finalist in the women’s festival of playwrights in New York City’s Crossways Theatre. This past June she was a winner in NYC’s Village Playwrights Festival.
Listed on NPX (New Play Exchange), she is a Dramatist Guild member as well as SAG/AFTRA/AEA. Linda volunteers at Red Door Community (formerly Gilda’s Club) for those challenged by cancer, leading an improvisational workshop for both children and adults.