'Violette Ayad was born on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja to Palestinian and Lebanese parents. She is now based on Gadigal land where she works as an actor, writer, director, and voice artist. As an actor she has worked for Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir 25A, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Kings Cross Theatre, and Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Violette has worked in script development for Performing Lines Australia, Merrigong Theatre, Queensland Theatre Company and The National Theatre of Parramatta. She also works in Australian film and television.' (https://festivalofdangerousideas.com/program/art-is-always-political/
