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Shams Assi

Shams Assi

About me

I am a versatile actress and theater artist with a strong passion for experimental work. I enjoy engaging with innovative texts and exploring sensitive topics that have the potential to create real impact. Through my performances, I aim to challenge norms, provoke thought, and open space for honest conversations.

Information

Place of birth
Palestine
Height (cm)
157
Eye color
dark brown
Hair color
black-brown
Hair length
Medium
Place of residence
Berlin (DE)
Nationality
German, Palestinian
Languages
Arabic(native)EnglishGerman
Dialects
Arabic - Levantine(native dialect)
Accents
Arabic
Instruments
CajónGuitarUkulele
Sport
Artistic gymnasticsClimbingAcrobatics
Dance
Folk danceClassical danceExperimental danceImprovisation danceModern danceKurdish folk dances
Main profession
Actor
Singing
Backing vocalsChoirfolk songArabian singing
Pitch
Alto, Bass

Credits

Primary professional training

2010 – 2014
Folkwang Universität der Künste

Other professional training

2020 – 2022
Cambus naturalis

Film

2019 – 2023
Filme gegen Recht (Experimental film)
Shams Co-creating Producer: Low budget projects

Theater

2025
Shades never arrives
Shin| Soldier (LR) Shams Assi Producer: Théâtre des 13 vents CDN Montpellier's Theater: Théâtre des 13 vents CDN Montpellier's Written by: Co- writing
2025
Baba dein Herz
Fatemah Marina Dumont Producer: Ara Ara Collective & Friends Theater: BRUX / Freies Theater Innsbruck Written by: Jara Nassar
2025
Barzakh
Multiple Rabee Hanani Producer: In Kooperation mit: Hochschule für Schauspielkunst „Ernst Busch Theater: Staatstheater Mainz Written by: Rabee Hanani
2022
Reisender Sand
R Rabee Hanani Theater: Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts - Berlin. Written by: Rabee Hanani
2016
Elements
LINKS Co-directing Producer: Khashaba theater - Haifa Theater: khashabi theater - Haifa - Palestine Written by: Co-writing
2012 – 2016
Multiple Theater: La kassaba theater - Palestine