NEDA TAHA BIO

Neda Taha is a Tongan-Iraqi interdisciplinary artist from Western Sydney whose creative journey began in street hip-hop as a young founding member of the award-winning dance crew, The Pioneers. Her work spans dance, theatre, and film, with performances that have graced prestigious stages like the Sydney Opera House and at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. 

Neda’s talents as an actor and deviser are highlighted with credits in the Helpmann-nominated dance theatre show ‘Playlist’, and short film ‘The Whispering Glass’, which premiered to a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Neda also gained recognition as the principal dancer in BLKB3RY’s viral music video ‘Ha’ele Ki Pilitania’, which has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.

In 2023, Neda made her directorial debut with ‘Tuân’s Party’, which enjoyed a sold-out premiere and a critically acclaimed remount season in 2025, earning ★★★★ from WhatsTheShow and praise from ABC Radio’s Rod Quinn as “the best show he’s seen all year.” She further developed her directing practice in 2024 with children’s work ‘The Friendship: A Naughty-Cool Adventure’, and continued this trajectory in 2025 with, ’What Are The Odds?’, created through PYT Fairfield’s Company program.

In 2024, Neda delivered a powerful TEDx talk and performance with The Pioneers for TEDxSydney Youth, showcasing her artistry and community impact on a national platform. Later that year, Neda premiered her new dance theatre work Pioneers (dir. Eliam Royalness) as part of the City of Sydney’s Art & About program, advancing her mission to celebrate culture, resilience, and creative expression through movement and storytelling.

Alongside her independent practice, Neda is Associate Producer and Marketing Associate at PYT Fairfield, Western Sydney’s leading contemporary youth arts organisation. She has also made significant contributions to the company as a director, performer, co-writer and teaching artist, supporting the development of emerging artists and young people across the region. Her ongoing relationship with PYT Fairfield reflects her commitment to building sustainable artistic pathways within Western Sydney.

Looking ahead, in 2026 Neda began the development of her first solo work, ‘Finding Jody Jenkins’, marking a new chapter in her artistic practice. This project will see her deepen her craft as a performer, writer, and multidisciplinary storyteller, expanding her voice as an independent artist while continuing to refine the skills that have shaped her career to date.