Sri Vamsi Matta 

Sri Vamsi Matta, or simply Vamsi, is a Bangalore-based Theatre and Visual artist. His practice is influenced by his Dalit identity, experience and location. Dalit is the political identity of communities formerly known as "untouchable" and considered the lowest within the Hindu Caste System, and thus oppressed by its discriminatory scriptures, social structures and norms. The identity, and histories of his community and family, inform the questions, topics and mediums that Vamsi engages with through his work. As a student of science, Vamsi's work is rooted in rigorous research. As the child of a writer, he has grown up around stories and finds that they are his route to not only entertain and educate but to organize people and challenge hegemonic and oppressive structures of power.

 "Come Eat With Me", a solo performance piece by Vamsi that explores the relationship between Caste and Food. It has been awarded the "Refunction 2022" grant by Goethe Institute, New Delhi. "Star in the Sky", Vamsi's first script as a playwright was awarded the First Runner-up prize at the Tata LitFest: Sultan Padamsee Award 2022. As of August of 2023 Vamsi will be joining as the Interdisciplinary Artists-in-Residence at The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts and the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures