Larisa West
Actress - Improvisor - Singer - Director
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About Larisa
About Larisa
Larisa West is an actress, improviser, and director currently based in Staunton, Virginia. She is passionate about movement work and Shakespeare.
Her journey into the realm of theatre began with Commedia Dell’Arte, where she found an enthusiasm for clowning and bardic based performance. West holds a B.S. in Marketing and a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.
She is currently pursuing her MLitt & MFA in Shakespeare and Performance at Mary Baldwin University.
Current Projects
Current Projects
Larisa is currently an Acting Fellow (u/s) at the The American Shakespeare Center's Spring 2025 season: King Lear, Little Women and The Comedy of Errors
This coming April, Larisa will be playing Pisanio in Shakespeare Cymbeline at the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse with MBU.
Larisa is also directing scenes from The Taming of the Shrew for MBU's First Year Directing Showcase.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
This past fall Larisa played Skink in scenes from Look About You and Beatrice Joanna in scenes from The Changeling at MBU's First Year Acting Showcase.
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