Syd Bakal (they/them) is originally from Barrington, Illinois, but now calls Brooklyn home. They graduated from Yale University with a degree in Ethics, Politics, and Economics and a passion for music, theater, and community building. These days, they fill their time acting, tutoring, writing original music, and leading services. They love to read a good book and seek out the best quiet nature spots around the city. They were a 2017 Bronfman Fellow.