I can finally do it.
I can finally reveal why I’ve chosen to show my true self—and why I’m no longer going by the name “Shizuka.”

Shizuka the Fox is now Masha Alibek. 🦊💙

For the past few years, the name Shizuka hasn’t brought me the happiness it once did. It felt like it no longer represented the person—or the artist—I’ve become. Sometimes it even felt too controversial, too distant from my true identity, especially when spoken by people who didn’t know me deeply.

I’ve spent a long time soul-searching. I waited in fear, wondering if the right time would ever come. For so many years, I was Shizuka—it was how the world knew me. And the thought of starting over from square one was terrifying. But through years of trauma, growth, and unexpected light, I’ve realized something important: the right time is now.

I’m standing at the edge of something I’ve worked so hard to build, and I know in my heart it deserves to be born under the name that fully reflects who I am. It would be unfair to let it carry the weight of an identity I’ve outgrown.

It’s hard. I won’t lie—it’s sad letting go of a name I’ve carried since 2019. Shizuka was a huge part of my journey, and I’ll always remember her. But now, it’s time to shift.

My name is Masha Alibek.
From now on, I’ll be creating art as Masha. It’s so nice to finally meet you—as I truly am.

Thank you for being here.

With all my heart,
Masha Alibek