Maryam Palizban, graduated 2004 from Tehran University- Faculty of Fine Art in Performing Art. Recently living in Berlin , writing her doctorate thesis in theatre studies at Freie Universität Berlin. Started her carrier as actor, director, writer and singer in 1999. Nominated as the best actress of the year for the leading part in “Deep Breath” by the Cinema Academy, 21th International Fadjr Festival, Best actress title by the Academy of film critics. Various prizes in Experimental and puppet theatre festivals as the best director and writer.