Hailing from the Southern Beaches region of Lutruwita – Tasmania, Danelle Degrassi aka Nelle, is an 8th generation Tasmanian and first generation Triestino. She is an emerging producer and professional live performance artists with an extensive background in multiple disciplines, including music, writing, dance, circus, theatre, and digital arts.

She is currently employed as a Cultural Program Officer at the Moonah Arts Centre in Nipaluna – Hobart and is responsible for curating small indoor shows and large-scale outdoor events, as well as running an annual performance program.

she is passionate about supporting and advocating for youth, multicultural communities and Firsts Nations artists and is deeply inspired by traditional and contemporary arts practices and working cross-culturally and collaboratively on new works.

Danelle’s original works have showcased at Hobart Fringe Festival, Taste of Tasmania, Cygnet Folk Festival, Festivale, Jackey’s Marsh Forest festival, Palm Creek Festival (QLD) and many more.