Kami Manns is a dynamic and versatile creative professional: performer, author, director, curator, cultural manager, and entrepreneur. She seamlessly balances these roles with the cherished responsibility of being a mother to four children. Her journey is one of continuous exploration and transformation, rooted in her early experiences as a high-performance athlete and professional dancer.
Spanning grand stages to intimate off-productions, Kami’s work encompasses diverse artistic realms, including dance, opera, theater, and performance art. Her commitment to excellence and innovation shines through in every project, whether as an artist, producer, or curator. She is drawn to endeavors and institutions that embody unique perspectives and uphold exceptional standards.
Driven by a vision for a more open, conscious, and value-oriented society, Kami’s artistic and professional pursuits reflect her dedication to fostering meaningful connections and inspiring cultural growth.
Studies
2024 – 2028
UNIFR, Law
2024 – 2025
Europa-Universität Viadrina, Master of Compliance and Integrity Management
2024 – 2025
PLU Salzburg, Szenisches Kuratieren
2014 – 2016
UZH, Executive Master of Arts Administration
2004 – 2007
ENSATT, Lyon, Anatoli Vassiliev – Mise en scène / Directing
2002 – 2004
HfS « Ernst Busch » Berlin, Directing / Choreography
Awards
2020
Nomination of TERROR Premio UBU
2019
Invitation of TERROR Swiss Theatre Encounter – Shortlist and Swiss Panorama
1998
VIVA COMET Best newcomer
Directing
2025
DIE HOCHZEIT_BRECHT_paradiseishere_Bergkirche Kadelburg
HAMLET-DINNER_Shakespeare_paradiseishere_Teatro Sociale di Bellinzona
2019
LADY SARASHINA_Eötvös_Ensemble VERTIGO_paradiseishere_Dampfzentrale Bern_Teatro Sociale di Bellinzona
2018
TERROR_von Schirach_paradiseishere_Tribunale Federale Penale_Fondazione Teatro Piemonte Europea_Teatro Sociale di Bellinzona_LAC Lugano_Teatro Stabile del Veneto, Triennale di Milano_Italy/Switzerland
