An artist, writer, educator, and inclusive designer, JD Derbyshire’s background of stand-up comedy, storytelling, interactive installation, and stage directing gives her unique tools to look at the complexity of the world.
Derbyshire holds a Masters in Inclusive Design from Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto and creates playful, inclusive, interactive, and participatory experiences that push forward ideas of diversity, belonging, and interdependent communities.
She is currently the Artistic Director of Nervous System Performance based in Vancouver and Inclusive Designer in Residence with Calgary Arts Development.
Tune in to hear more about who she is and what she’s working on in this edition of The Storytelling Podcast.
