Shaya Goldoust was born on 1 April 1986, in Rasht, in the Gilan province, Iran.
Goldoust openly speaks on women's rights, and LGBTQ issues in Iran.
[5][6][7] She has served as a speaker for the LGBTQIA in Iran (which are often refer to as the 'rainbow community') an Islamic state, which has included a collective letter sent to teachers in 2022.
[8] Goldoust attended the Vancouver Pride Parade and Pride Toronto in 2023 during the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, wearing a rainbow colored gown and carrying a sign of solidarity with oppressed minorities in Iran.
[9][10][2][11] She was part of the radio documentary series, "My Censored Life", which described her personal experiences growing up in Iran.