Sydney Lolita Cusic is a producer, filmmaker, and actor from Chicago, now based in New York City. Her work lives at the intersection of live performance, film, and community engagement, with a passion for supporting ambitious, multidisciplinary projects from concept through execution.

As a producer, Sydney has collaborated with organizations including Lincoln Center, Harlem Stage, and the American Composers Orchestra, working across live performance, touring, arts education, and development. She is also the co-founder of Juniper Productions, a women-led production company dedicated to championing bold, artist-driven storytelling across film and live performance.

A graduate of New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Sydney approaches producing as both an organizational and creative practice, building systems that empower artists, foster collaboration, and bring visionary work to life. She is especially drawn to projects that bridge disciplines, cultivate community, and create meaningful cultural impact.