Cayla Mae Simpson is a New York City based interdisciplinary artist working in dance, choreography, and film. Originally from Sapello, New Mexico, Cayla grew up immersed in nature and agriculture. She attended High School at Denver School of the Arts and later received a BFA in dance performance and BA in film and media arts from Southern Methodist University. She has worked as an editor and videographer for Nel Shelby Productions and as a company dancer with Kizuna Dance the The Dash Ensemble. Cayla is interested in creating dance and movement based narrative films, live performances, and installations that reflect the brilliance of life on planet earth.