About Me

I have been acting on the stage since I remembered reading, which was quite early, at the age 4! Through college, I was involved in professional theater, working with renowned directors. My journey has taken me across continents—from Iran to Italy, living and getting trained in cities such as Bologna, Paris, Berlin, and then Miami. I trained in various acting methods before moving to the U.S. to earn a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Miami.

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Acting has been a means of survival and, perhaps, a path to healing for me. As an immigrant from Iran, navigating obstacles and traveling across Europe in search of purpose and a way to cope with my traumas has been anything but easy. Yet, acting became the one thing that allowed me to feel truly myself, finding a part of my soul in the characters I played. In discovering those "other" characters, I realized they were reflections of myself, and that we humans share far more that connects us than divides us.

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My journey, with all its ups and downs, along with a deep curiosity to understand different cultures, languages, and stories, eventually led me to a PhD program in cultural and performance studies. Through this, I found myself exploring the contemporary theatre of Italy and France while also working closely with the theatre department and film school. I got hands-on experience in both cinema and theatre, not just from studying them, but also through teaching and collaborating with others.

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My work as both an artist and scholar is deeply personal, shaped by the stories of people I’ve encountered along the way—especially the women and marginalized communities in Iran. Their strength and resilience inspire me and give purpose to my creative work. I see myself as a voice that amplifies the silenced, embodying emotions that others may feel but cannot revisit. As an actor, I experience those emotions for them, becoming a mirror that reflects their own truths back to them.

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I have been silenced long enough to understand that life is only worth living when it’s lived to the fullest. For me, that fullness is found in acting—telling a story with my voice, body, and soul. It means allowing myself to go to places, even the dark and ugly ones, and daring to feel it all again. Acting gives me the courage to confront what others might avoid, to bring those emotions to light, and to find the humanity within them. It’s not just a profession for me; it’s a way of living, of connecting, of making sense of the world and the people in it.

 

After trying out various methods with mentors and coaches from around the world, I’m currently exploring the Meisner technique—and even though super tough, I’m loving every moment of it. This approach helps me tap into the conscious essence of a character, bringing their voice to life and giving the script the energy it deserves. Through my craft, I aim to tell each story with full commitment, drawing from my own unique experiences to make every moment on stage or screen as real and alive as possible. It’s a journey, one story at a time, and I’m excited to keep discovering what’s next!

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