Multi-lingual live coder, Shelly Knotts wrangles beats and bloops out of unpredictable and semi-random noise generators and auto-drum machines. An improvisor who performs with computers and other humans, Knotts experiments with generative and AI techniques and opinionated algorithms to make music. She has performed at numerous Algoraves and live coding events worldwide. Knotts is passionate about teaching and developing diverse communities of creative coders.