I am a Palestinian actor, director, and educator from Jenin refugee camp. A former political prisoner, I turned to cultural resistance using theatre. Training at The Freedom Theatre in Jenin and Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, I went on to join the Nordic Black Theatre’s professional company, performing in Norway, Morocco, Spain, and Poland. Returning to Jenin in 2013, I worked as an actor and educator at The Freedom, later becoming the Artistic Director, which was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize during my leadership.
Directing and performing in award-winning productions in Palestine, Norway, and around the world, my project And Here I Am has toured over ten countries and continues to be invited to play after eight years.
Other highlights include performing in The Siege touring Palestine, the UK, and the US, and Metro Gaza, which won the MESS Festival 2024 Jury award and has toured Palestine, Tunisia, Iraq, Switzerland, France and Serbia. I am currently part of the team at the award-winning company Artists On The Frontline, working with artists from around the world who use cultural resistance and innovative art forms to respond to an increasingly hostile world.