My Fulbright research will engage various cultural communities in Sydney in order to develop a podcast series about their first-hand experiences with immigration, the ways migration has shaped their perspectives and how multiculturalism manifests in storytelling.

Eliza is an empathy-led dramaturg, writer, and director. Through plays, screenplays, and audio drama, their writing champions queer joy, under-scrutinised history, and human connection. As a recent graduate from Carnegie Mellon University’s drama program, they seek to blend their academic and artistic educations.

Fulbright and Western Sydney University have given Eliza the opportunity to delve into a new medium— documentary podcasting. They look forward to exploring and sharing dialogues about the state of multiculturalism and immigration in Australia.

Home Institution Carnegie Mellon University
Host Institution Western Sydney University
Award Name Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship, Funded by Western Sydney University
Discipline Arts and Humanities
Award Year 2024