I am a Turkish theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing, and collaborative storytelling. I graduated with a BA in Drama and Acting from Istanbul Aydın University, specializing in stage performance, clowning, and contemporary theatre. I love creating stage worlds that blend humour, poetry, and social insight. Beyond the stage, I write poetry and plays, edit magazines, and mentor youth through volunteering. I enjoy exploring different art forms and international collaborations, and I’m excited to continue developing as an actor, writer, and performer across theatre and creative media.

Nisa Aydın

I am a Turkish theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing, and collaborative storytelling. I graduated with a BA in Drama and Acting from Istanbul Aydın University, specializing in stage performance, clowning, and contemporary theatre. I love creating stage worlds that blend humour, poetry, and social insight. Beyond the stage, I write poetry and plays, edit magazines, and mentor youth through volunteering. I enjoy exploring different art forms and international collaborations, and I’m excited to continue developing as an actor, writer, and performer across theatre and creative media.

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I am a Turkish theatre maker with a passion for acting, writing, and collaborative storytelling. I graduated with a BA in Drama and Acting from Istanbul Aydın University, specializing in stage performance, clowning, and contemporary theatre. I love creating stage worlds that blend humour, poetry, and social insight.

Beyond the stage, I write poetry and plays, edit magazines, and mentor youth through volunteering. I enjoy exploring different art forms and international collaborations, and I’m excited to continue developing as an actor, writer, and performer across theatre and creative media.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Actor at The Tragedy of Man (Production)
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Performed in a multilingual production with 12 countries; appeared in the Constantinople scene and, per director's invitation, in the French-language 'Revolution' and Hungarian-language 'Creation' scenes. The 7-hour production premiered in Budapest on 2023-06-23 and was broadcast on Hungarian national television.
Actor and Writer at Clown Jam 6
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Appeared as an actor and writer in an international clowning event in Berlin, performing a short non-verbal piece based on my own writing as part of an event organized by Clown4all.
Assistant Director at Romeo und Julia (Shakespeare) Production
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Assistant Director for W. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, produced in Bremen, Germany.
Assistant Director at Game of Clowns
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Assistant Director in a clowning performance produced in Bremen, Germany.
Actor at The Stone (Marius von Mayenburg)
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Performed as an actor in Istanbul; production also staged at Bilkent Theater Festival in Ankara.
Actor, Writer at Clown Jam 8
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Participated as an actor and writer in Clown Jam 8 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Assistant Director at Man’s Best Friend
November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Assistant Director for a production in Istanbul, working with S. V. Ovesen; involved in staging and coordination.
Performer at Yüzyıllık Söz
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Performer role in Bursa, Turkey.
Assistant Director, Lighting, Set Design at Exit The King (E. Ionesco)
October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Assistant Director with lighting and set design responsibilities; production staged in Istanbul.
Assistant Director at Haberci
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Assistant Director for a production in Istanbul; involvement included in directing aspects.
Actor at Paylaştıkça Büyüyen Oyun
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Actor in a touring or staged production in Istanbul.
Playwright at HAM Pop Up
March 1, 2026 - Present
Playwright of Kara Koyun; selected for a staged reading and playwright talk within the HAM Pop-Up program.
Playwright at Kıy mık Zin
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Wrote a short play 'Sır a Dış ı Ustura', published in an independent literary fanzine.
Volunteer at Istanbul Fringe Festival
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported staging processes within international teams, assisted in rehearsals, technical preparation, and organizational flow.
Member at Actors’ Union Youth Branch
January 1, 2024 - Present
Member participating in international youth training and activities; worked toward conscious engagement and action.
Actor at The Tragedy Of Man – Imre Madách (theatre production)
February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Performed as part of the 10th International Theatre Olympics; appeared in multiple language scenes (Constantinople, Revolution, Creation); production premiered in Budapest and was broadcast on Hungarian national television.
Actor & Writer at The Stone - Marius von Mayenburg (theatre production)
October 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Performed in Istanbul; staged as part of a touring production with a staged reading; involved in festival programming and audience engagement.
Assistant Director at Exit The King - E. Ionesco (theatre production)
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Assisted director with staging, lighting, and set design; Istanbul, Oct 2023 – Dec 2024.
Assistant Director at Romeo und Julia - W. Shakespeare (theatre production)
September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Assistant director for a Bremen-based production; involved in rehearsal process.
Assistant Director at Game of Clowns - E. Uyanıksoy (theatre production)
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Assistant director in Bremen, Germany; October–November 2025.
Actor & Writer at Clown Jam 8
December 1, 2024 - Present
Performed as part of a clowning-based performance in Istanbul; December 2024.
Performer at Yüzyllık Söz
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Performed in Bursa; November 2023.
Assistant Director at Man’s Best Friend - S. V. Ovese n (theatre production)
November 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Assistant director role; Istanbul, November 2025 – February 2026.
Lighting & Set Designer – Assistant Director at Exit The King - E. Ionesco
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Assisted lighting and set design; Istanbul, Oct 2023 - Dec 2024.
Actor at Paylaş tık Ça Büyülen Oyun
January 1, 2016 - March 31, 2016
Actor in a Turkish-language production; January 2016 – March 2016.

Education

BA in Drama and Acting at Istanbul Aydin University
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Vefa High School
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Ministry of National Education Diploma
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
Full Scholarship for BA in Drama and Acting (Special Talent Examination)
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization