Alex is a software engineer and lighting designer with over 15 years experience in theatre, dance and live events in the SF Bay Area and Boston. He is thrilled to be working with BAICD on the Min Bridges project, his first in several years.

Rebs Chan is a playwright, dramaturg, sound designer and actor based in the Bay Area and Metro Detroit. Originally from Howell, MI, they recently graduated from Kalamazoo College with honors in Theatre Arts and completed a year teaching abroad in Taiwan on a Fulbright grant. Across their artistic work, their prime objective is intersectionality- creating and supporting theatre that is intersectional in both representation, language and artistic form. They are currently Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Peter F. Sloss Artistic Fellow. They also serve as a reader for Off-Broadway Playwrights Horizons in New York. Rebs has written and presented original work through Yun Theatre, Festival Playhouse, Queer Theatre Kalamazoo, the Theatre Kalamazoo New PLayfest, and the Asian American Music Video Fest.

Jimmy is a Music Producer, Singer, and Songwriter based in Walnut, California. An alumnus of Musicians Institute Hollywood, Jimmy holds degrees in Recording, Keyboard Performance, and Music Business. Further enriching his academic portfolio, he participated in a two-year foreign exchange program at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, specializing in composition. Throughout his illustrious career, Jimmy has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and musicians on a multitude of international projects. Notably, he has made significant contributions to a Buddhist Organization known worldwide by composing ceremonial mantra music that has been showcased in stadiums globally. Furthermore, Jimmy played a pivotal role as the music director and composer for Hong Kong’s pioneering and one of the largest bodybuilding competition, marking a milestone in the region’s entertainment and sports industry. His career is marked by a continuous quest for innovation, pushing the boundaries of music by experimenting with new elements and challenging traditional musical norms. This drive is exemplified by his collaboration with the Min Bridges project alongside the Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers, showcasing his commitment to creating art that transcends conventional boundaries and promotes cultural integration.

Laura Lowe Uyeki is a producer, writer and artist based out of the Bay Area in Orinda, California. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2017, with a B.A in Theatre Arts and a minor in English. She has been involved in the arts in various ways since she was a little kid, and as a result has a career that spans over a decade long. Her previous experience includes being a theatrical designer, producer, and assistant stage manager, as well as being the co-founder of Rainy Day Artistic Collective (an independent virtual theater company based out of Washington State). Although her background mostly consists of theater, she is always passionate and excited to share her experiences and enthusiasm for the arts in all its forms, including this showcase. She hopes you enjoy the show, and that you come say hi in person at the box office!

Swathi Narayanan is a South Indian vocalist based in the Bay Area. She has practiced Carnatic, or South Indian Classical Music since the age of 5. A disciple of Smt. Radha Kalyan, she follows the classical tradition established by Vidwan Thanjavur S. Kalyanaraman. In addition to performing in the United States and India, Swathi also teaches vocal music in her spare time.