AriDy Nox is an experienced worldbuilder and creative strategist who utilizes their diverse talents to create pockets of liberation as frequently and joyfully as possible. They are an acclaimed playwright, librettist, and lyricist, as well as an emerging composer, novelist, and blogger. They have over a decade of nonprofit experience and are currently a Co-Executive Director at Musical Theatre Factory. Their work is an offering and exists within an ancient and expansive tradition of worldbuilding, created for and by people of marginalized experience. They have been privileged to do their work all around the world and in collaboration with many incredible people of various backgrounds. Whether it is through musicals or administrative processes, AriDy is dedicated to creating pathways to freedom that encourage people to shape a better world for themselves and their communities.