silsila sounds

Mahima Saigal (she/her/leo) recently completed a run of the THE CEREMONY, world premiere play part of Boston’s Ufot Family cycle by Mfoniso Udofia.
Mahima holds several artistic titles (favorite being Extraordinary Alien) and with her artistic practice she tends to explore works that concern itself with truth, joy, grief, hypocrisy and the polite horrors. 

Workshops: NYTW, Atlantic Theater, Drama League, New Dramatists, Gingold Theatrical, the Bushwick Starr, New Georges to name a few. Mahima has served on the panel of the Leah Ryan Fund, PGE, SheNYC arts festival (24/25) and is a proud board member/co-chair of the OBIE Award winning National Queer Theatre. When she’s not  acting, directing, dancing or writing, Mahima could be found obsessing over a plethora of topics ranging from Zodiac signs to Zohran Mamdani.

J. Singh loves to exist through the characters he portrays. Taking down all personal walls to give each role the most honest representation that make them human, no matter how unpleasant or unlikable. This is evident through his work in many short films, TV, and stage credits. Raised in New York City, he has a tendency to get deeply lost in how culture and society shape human behavior. Self taught actor with a medical background, he implements immense character study for each role.

The End is an electronic musician based in Seattle, WA.

Isis Poulose, performing under the stage name IS!S, is a soul vocalist and classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Drawing from years of studying the oldest dance form in the world, she is deeply inspired by the rich storytelling in Hindu mythology.  She was particularly moved by the story of Draupadi, whose story served as the catalyst for her choreography and eventually the production of this show. 

Through her performances, Isis reimagines classical narratives in contemporary contexts, highlighting their relevance and universal lessons. She is passionate about preserving classical art forms while making them accessible to modern audiences.

Known for her voice, style, elegance, and intentionality, Isis uses performance as a means of honoring her South Indian heritage and creating meaningful connections with audiences.

 She is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work to explore how artistic expression can promote community healing and empowerment.

Lakshay is a New York–based South Asian storyteller and product manager, curious about the intricate systems that shape how people live, connect, and move through the world.

By day, he works in digital payments. Outside of work, he is drawn to the cultural overlaps and dissimilarities that shape people’s lived experiences. His creative and personal work often circles themes of migration, ambition, abandonment, tenderness, shame, desire, and the inherited roles we keep performing long after the original audience has left the room.

He is happiest in bookstores, on long walks, at vegan restaurants, in yoga class, near a good keyboard, or headphones in, listening to music. He believes a life can be rebuilt through better questions, softer mornings, simple coffee, and genuine human connection.

Ayman Syed is a published celebrity makeup artist and multidisciplinary creator whose work explores South Asian cultures through the lens of transness. For over a decade, she has used beauty, storytelling, and visual art to celebrate identity, self expression, femininity, and ancestry. Known for blending cultural tradition with makeup artistry, Ayman has become a powerful voice for trans visibility within the South Asian community and beyond. Through her work and presence, she has created space and a blueprint for many South Asian queer people who lovingly see her as a mother figure, mentor, and trailblazer in both beauty and culture.

Simi is a martial artist and reporter. Much of her writing is about far right movements and nationalism. She trains everyday in order to help sustain a moment in which trans people can protect themselves and their futures.