Ria Kid is a queer Afghan-American writer, artist, and a singer/songwriter for the indie-music group, Good Company. Earning a bachelor's degree in human development from the California State University, Long Beach, influenced Ria to have a more holistic perspective of the world, and prompted her to understand individuals through the same lens. She is a chronic pain survivor which sent her on a journey through a range of careers including makeup artist, wastewater project manager, audiobook narrator, etc. She currently has curated the art show, Chispa, that is an immersive art experience to indulge all the senses based on The Muse of Manifestations.