Claudia Chidiac is a highly experienced creative producer and arts advocate with over 20 years of expertise in fostering diverse community engagement across Greater Sydney. Her notable achievements include co-creating the Hive Festival in partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Blacktown Arts, and founding the Way Out West (WOW) Festival for Children at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

Claudia’s innovative projects, such as The Village by The Kids, which empowers children to produce their own stories through geo-located audio walks, and Trains by The Kids, a collaboration transforming Sydney train rides into interactive adventures, demonstrate her commitment to nurturing young voices.

At the core of Claudia’s work is a passion for centering youth voices and creating inclusive spaces for creativity and exploration, aligning seamlessly with ACE’s mission to uplift local communities and support emerging talent. This vision perfectly complements ACE’s dedication to using creativity to reverse disadvantage.

Her appointment coincides with ACE’s recognition as the Outstanding Community Organisation at the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE), honoring 40 years of impactful work in empowering marginalized communities. Claudia’s leadership and vision promise to further elevate ACE’s role as a catalyst for cultural exchange and community engagement, locally and beyond.