Artist Profile: Yasmin Virani

1. Name: Yasmin Virani
2. Age: 30
3. Ethnicity: South Asian
4. Occupation and/or Company: Actor - Writer - Director
5. Years of experience: I’ve been performing ever since I was nine!
6. Next Performance: Right now, I’m on tour with my new play, ANAND (bliss, peace, happiness). “In this semi-autobiographical, one woman show; Yasmin Virani tells us her story of intimacy, vulnerability, and sexual self-discovery.”  Check out my website for a show near you!
7.What is the highlight of your performance? The story.  It’s a very real story of a young woman trying to figure herself and her artistry out.  For some art is luxury, for others, a necessity.  I mean, the play is ultimately a love story, but juxtaposing this are ideas of friendship, loyalty, and emotional survival.
8. Future goals as an Artist: Well, ANAND, has been an extremely gratifying experience for me as an Artist.  To have people laugh with me, cry with me, essentially live my experiences with me , has been quite extraordinary.  If I can continue to inspire and be inspired - that’s my goal; to experience more of myself and share my humanity with others.

www.yasminvirani.com