Manuel J. Perez III (MJPIII) is an artist, performer-composer-improviser, and researcher who operates bicoastally between New England and southern California, USA. Driven by the enlightening and transformative elements of social interaction, self-expression, and spontaneous creativity, their work blends improvisation and performance through transdisciplinary approaches to emphasize both individuality and community. Their artistic endeavors frequently include performance art, free improvisation, experimental composition, social work, collage, datamoshing, architecture, programming, and prose.