Baker Artist Portfolios

Annalisa Dias is a Goan-American transdisciplinary artist, community organizer, and award-winning theatre maker working at the intersection of racial justice and care for the earth. She is known for her thought-provoking and emotionally resonant writing. Her plays often explore themes of identity, displacement, and social inequality, drawing from her own experiences as a first-generation American and her deep connections to her ancestral roots. Her storytelling is not only impactful but also serves as a catalyst for important conversations about the complexities of our globalized world. She is Director of Artistic Partnerships & Innovation at Baltimore Center Stage and a Co-Founder of Groundwater Arts.