Samaa Wakim

Samaa Wakim (she/her) is a Palestinian actress, dancer, and choreographer. A graduate of the University of Haifa’s Department of Theatre and Acting, she is also currently a member of Khashabi Theatre (Haifa). Her stage work spans numerous local and international productions, including I Am Yusuf (ShiberHur/Young Vic, London), The Beloved (ShiberHur/Bush Theatre, London), and Badke (a collaboration between Les Ballets C de la B, the Royal Flemish Theatre, and the A. M. Qattan Foundation). She was a performer in YSDT’s Bound and Last Ward and choreographed and performed in Khashabi Theatre’s Cabaret. Wakim is currently touring internationally with Losing It, a co-creation with Samar Haddad King. Beyond performance, she has worked in production management for various festivals, including the Haifa Independent Film Festival.