Valerie Chidiac is a 20-year-old student currently undertaking an Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media at the Sydney Actors School. Valerie previously attended the University of Sydney, studying a Bachelor of Arts (Dalyell Scholars) in International Relations, and Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management. She was involved in student societies including the Sydney University Dramatic Society (SUDS), and was one of the organisers of the 2024 Student Media Conference. Valerie has also edited and written for publications such as Honi Soit and WATTLE. Her ATAR Notes text guide for Emma (1815) by Jane Austen was published in 2024.