BIOGRAPHY

Neda Nadim is a composer, media artist, and educator from Tehran, Iran. Her musical compositions draw inspiration from Persian poetry, as well as a diverse array of human experiences and emotions. Characterized by dense and intricate textures, her work is significantly influenced by the microtonal structures and timbral range of traditional Iranian music. Neda's current interests encompass electronic music. Her compositions have received recognition and have been performed by various ensembles and performers, including Unheard-of//Ensemble, Splice Ensemble (featured at the Splice Institute Festival), ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble, and LINÜ Guitar Duo. Additionally, her work has received international performance opportunities in Ecuador. Neda’s works have been acknowledged by the SHE: Festival of Women in Music (2025), Petrichor Records Composition Competition (2021), Fifteen Minutes of Fame (2021), Tehran Contemporary Music Festival for Emerging Iranian Composers (2020). She has also been invited to Bowling Green State University as a guest composer(2025).

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Neda earned her master's degree in music composition from Bowling Green State University and her bachelor's degree from Tehran University of Art. Primary teachers include Christopher Dietz, Mikel Kuehn, Elainie Lillios, Marylin Shrude, and Reza Sabooni. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Composition and Computer Technologies at University of Virginia.