Subashini (she/her) is a choreographer, curator, arts administrator, Oregon Arts Commissioner, and former Creative Laureate of Portland. As a contemporary Bharatanatyam artist, her works are deeply collaborative and showcase the nuanced, universal emotive expressions of Bharatanatyam. In 2012, Subashini founded New Expressive Works, a vibrant performing arts venue that supports diverse independent performing artists through residencies, artist conversations, and performance seasons.