Ariel Neydavoud is an NYC-based multidisciplinary artist originally born and raised in West LA. His parents are both immigrants, which means that he is lucky to have grown up eating a lot of really good food.

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A theatre kid at heart, he has had the privilege of working professionally with many performers and directors he deeply admires. His performance as Perchik in Signature Theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof was praised by the Washington Post, and his performance as Dr. Madden in Next to Normal at Trinity Repertory Company was praised by The Boston Globe. 

A playwright and active member of the SWANA Writers' Co-op, he is passionate about expanding representation for the SWANA community on American stages. His first play, Another Persian Memorial...in Beverly Hills was a finalist for Noor Theatre's Highlight Reading Series and is in development. He is currently writing his second play, Bottom of the Pot.