RESIDENT ARTISTS
Chelsea Factory welcomed three cohorts of resident artists across artistic disciplines—from composers to filmmakers to playwrights—who were at inflection points in their careers.
Artists received a range of resources customized to their needs, such as financial support, rehearsal and performance space, production support, and opportunities for group and individualized professional development.
Chelsea Factory took a holistic approach to the selection process, which prioritized artists who are:
New York City-based
From historically excluded communities
At transformational inflection points in their careers
Have a need unique to Chelsea Factory’s space
Aligned with Chelsea Factory’s values of integrity, transparency, flexibility, and accountability
2025 Resident Artists
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Nehprii Amenii
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Kayla Farrish
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Xenia Rubinos
2023-2024 Resident Artists
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Leigh Fondakowski
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Ximena Garnica & Shige Moriya | LEIMAY
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Christopher Rudd
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Soles of Duende
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Soul Science Lab
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Yara Travieso
2022 Resident Artists
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Raquel Almazan
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Troy Anthony
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Hope Boykin
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Kristoffer Diaz
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Andrea Miller
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Chelsea Odufu
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Leonardo Sandoval & Gregory Richardson
“The work that we are creating here is shifting…it is forcing us to take a look at the work we [Soles of Duende] have created so far and decide where we want to go next. To have a space like Chelsea Factory give us the freedom and trust for ‘that thing’ to unfold without fear is a gift.”
—Brinda Guha, Soles of Duende
“This creative time at Chelsea Factory is huge. It feels like coming home when we walk into the room.”
—Gregory Richardson, Music from the Sole