Dear Nomadic Artists
Global Artist & Cultural Advocates
Mission
Dear Nomadic Artists (hereinafter referred to as DNA) is a cross-cultural arts company based in New York. We create performances and productions that give immigrant and international artists a space to share their stories and talents across cultures.
We support artists through production services, assistance with visa-related needs, and language and communication support. DNA is committed to serving the community by leveraging the arts to foster understanding and build peaceful connections between people.
Dear Nomadic Artists（DNA） 是一家位於紐約的跨文化藝術公司，致力於創作演出與製作，為移民與國際藝術家提供跨文化分享平台。DNA作為藝術及文化橋樑服務，提供藝術製作、藝術家在美身份協助及跨語言支援，並以社區服務為本，透過多元的藝術及文化轉譯服務，達到和平交流的目標。
Yanzi Ding
Founder & Creative Director
Originally from Taiwan, Yanzi is a bilingual actress, harpist, and pianist who is dedicated to helping foreigners and international students succeed in the United States.
After completing her OPT year in 2019, she successfully petitioned for and obtained her Green Card (NIW) as a performer. This experience led her to mentor international artists in building their lives and careers in the U.S.
Recognizing that many cultural misunderstandings stem from language barriers, Yanzi began volunteering as a community interpreter in 2019 for Chinese immigrants with limited English proficiency. She later earned her AALB medical interpreter certificate to better serve immigrant communities with high-quality interpretation.
Yanzi has been invited to speak at various artistic organizations and companies, including Jersey City Theater Center, Wowo Studio, My Visa Services, Taiwanese Artists Big Apple Club, and Study Abroad Daily—the largest WeChat media platform for Chinese international students.
She aims to foster genuine connection and cultural understanding through artworks, helping people from different cultures connect, communicate, and feel more at home~wherever they are.
來自台灣的 Yanzi 是一位熱愛表演與音樂的雙語演員、豎琴與鋼琴演奏者。她一路走來，始終希望能幫助和她一樣來到美國的外國人與國際學生，在這片土地上找到像家一樣歸屬感。
2019 年，她完成了在美的 OPT 實習年，並成功以表演者身份申請並獲得 NIW 綠卡。這段旅程不僅是身份上的轉變，也讓她開始支持更多來自不同文化背景的藝術家，一起在美國建立生活與夢想。
在與移民社群的互動中，她發現許多誤解與孤獨，其實是來自語言的隔閡。從那時起，她開始擔任社區口譯志工，陪伴許多英語不流利的華人朋友走過醫院、法院或生活中需要溝通的時刻。之後，她考取了 AALB 醫療口譯證書，希望望能以更專業的方式服務移民社群。
這些年來，Yanzi也受邀在多個藝術機構與社群平台分享自己的經驗與故事，包括 Jersey City Theater Center、Wowo Studio、My Visa Services、台灣藝術家大蘋果俱樂部，以及華人國際學生最大媒體平台「留學生日報」。
她相信，藝術是一種語言，也是一種橋樑。Yanzi希望透過創作與陪伴，讓來自不同文化的人們能更自在地交流、彼此理解，並在這個世界的每一個角落，都多一點家的感覺。