About Me

My stage name is Jasmine Pacella, born as Yasamin Rezai in Tehran, Iran, where I began acting at age 4. By college, I was working in professional theater with renowned directors. My journey has taken me across continents—from Iran to Italy, living and getting trained in 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 the core of my life, shaped by my experiences as a polyglot, scholar, and performer. My work is deeply personal and emotional and inspired by the stories of people I met along the way, especially the women and marginalized communities in Iran, whose courage fuels my artistic passion.

 

I'm currently exploring the Meisner method and loving every moment of it. Through my craft, I seek to bring the true character's juice and voices, make the script alive, and tell the story with full commitment while using my unique journey to life, one story at a time.

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