Maya is a konnakol artist, Bharatanatyam dancer, rapper, mridangist, director, composer, performer, choreographer, and co-director of Natya Anubhava Academy. Passionate about using the arts as a medium for social justice awareness education, she has directed, choreographed, and composed original music scores for numerous productions performed globally: notably Anyatha Naasti, which explores “othering”. Janani, on climate change; and Ardhanareeshwara, which challenges restrictive gender roles. Currently touring Steps Beyond Silence, which amplifies survivor voices, Maya is an Unrehearsed Artists Resident, NEFA NDP finalist, and Global Asian Creative Awards finalist.