Born in Germany to a Persian-German family, I emigrated to the United States at the age of 12 as a political refugee, an experience which informs my commitment to living fearlessly—on stage and off. I hold degrees from James Madison University and American University after which I built a successful career ranging from government consulting to tech. In 2023 I left my corporate career to pursue my lifelong passion of becoming an actor. I recently graduate from the William Esper 2-year conservatory program, where I studied under Deb Jackel, Suzanne Esper, and David Newer. I’m a polyglot that loves exploring the globe diving from the highest planes to the deepest depths of the ocean. In my free time, I practices martial arts, yoga, surfing, building Lego, and have an uncanny ability to quote movies. My favorite movie is the Lord of the Rings and always find a way to bring it up in conversation.