Development Assistant

Lisha Zhao (she/her) is an actor and dancer in her fourth year at the University of Toronto studying Management and Drama. She is a passionate actor and dancer with a deep love for theatre and the performing arts, actively participating in both on-campus and off-campus theatre projects. Lisha was the director for 2024 Director’s Showcase The Most Massive Woman Wins, and she served as the lighting designer for 2023 Director’s Showcase He Said Yes / He Said No. Additionally, she was the lighting design and technical support mentee at Shakespeare in Action. Lisha also held the role of the artistic director at 881 Chinese Drama Club at the University of Toronto, where she worked to create an inclusive drama community for Chinese-speaking students. As an actor, she has performed in on-campus productions, including On Spring’s Promise.