Karami, Sogand

Sogand Karami is a Work Study Student contributing to the Tavakoli Archives team as an Archive Assistant for the Archive project and as a researcher for the Cinema Project. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree at the Centre of Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies at the University of Toronto. Sogand obtained her bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Literature from Azad University of Tehran, where she not only excelled academically but also actively participated in a wide range of creative pursuits. Throughout her studies, Sogand nurtured her skills in writing short stories, directing, and acting in numerous student projects.Sogand’s research interests are concerned with the intersection of social issues and dramatic art, exploring the social and political dimensions of the body in performance and dramatic texts. Through her research, Sogand aims to shed light on the transformative power of theatre and its potential to inspire meaningful societal change.