Parmida Ziaei

Parmida Ziaei is an Iranian multidisciplinary artist based in Seattle. Parmida's work is often informed by her identity as an Iranian immigrant and is inspired by her background in architecture and theatre. As a performer, Parmida often combines her training in various dance forms including Classical Persian dance and contemporary movement to create a unique movement style that represents her merging identities and explores resilience, culture, and social-political issues. In her teaching and choreography work, she is interested in cultivating and nurturing how each person's body embodies movement informed by their experiences to tell a story, express emotions, and show resilience. As a designer, Parmida has designed various interior, architectural, immersive, and entertainment spaces and has been a scenic and production designer with many Seattle theatres including ACT, Village Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, and ArtsWest among others. Parmida is the co-founder of Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble and has been the recipient of multiple residencies including the 2022 Northwest Creator Residency at Village Theatre. parmidaziaei.com