Susan Denise Lubin Dubow (“Sulu”) began writing poetry as a young child at Calvert Street School in Woodland Hills, California. Sulu began winning poetry and songwriting contests at age 13. She also took classes in dance, drama, improvisation, guitar, and piano.

While attending UCLA, Sulu began submitting original songs to The Dr. Demento Show. Many of these songs, including "I Love Your Toes,” “Dream Dirty Dreams,” “Chocolate Toenails,” “No No,” and "Locked in the Closet with You," were voted into the show’s weekly Top Ten, with several of them reaching #1. Sulu would eventually contribute over 100 songs to the show. Sulu was ultimately asked to join The Dr. Demento Show crew, which led to her performing live with Dr. Demento in venues all over greater Los Angeles.

Sulu also wrote jingles and original songs for KABC Radio in Los Angeles, which aired primarily on the station’s “Ken and Bob Company” morning program. When hosts Ken Minyard and Bob Arthur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sulu sang at the dedication.

Producer Jim Gates became aware of her work and asked her to contribute to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, where she wrote speeches for the performers and later had her own song ("Giving Child") aired on the telethon.

At the Santa Monica Music Festival, hosted by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul, and Mary), Sulu was chosen as one of the 11 winners. Yarrow served as her mentor, calling her "A teacup lined in fur."

Sulu wrote a musical called "Tommy's No Throwaway Dog," based on Laura Marlowe's book "Tommy the Throwaway Dog," the true story of a pitbull pup who was abused, thrown into a dumpster, and later rescued. Performed by 115 third graders at the Elizabeth Learning Center in Cudahy, California, Sulu’s work was recognized as Outstanding Children’s Musical by the Los Angeles Unified School District. Marlowe’s book and educational DVD, which includes Sulu's songs, are available all over the U.S. and in Mexico.

She received her B.A. in Ethnic Arts from UCLA, including her teaching credential, and her M.A. in Individualizing the Curriculum in Elementary Education at California State University, Northridge. For her B.A. Ethnic Arts culmination project, Sulu created If I Could Hold Thee Jerusalem, an album about the importance of giving, values, and love for Israel, sprinkled with a few comedic songs. The album received the National Media Award at the University of Judaism.

Sulu went on to teach for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 35 years, retiring in 2017.

Sulu resides with her husband Mark in Chatsworth, California. They have two children, Jeffrey and Lisa.

For more information on Sulu please visit the artist's web site at: https://www.facebook.com/susan.dubow.35