Hi! I'm Zazi the Artist :)

I'm a queer, latine theatremaker who creates surreal and atmospheric shows. I play with stark color lighting, lyricism, and movement in order to achieve a poignant, ethereal quality to my productions. I believe in the importance of representation in art, and actively create theatre that speaks to the marginalized experiences that I identify with, such as womanhood, queerhood, and the latine/chicane experience. I also have a background in Classics, and aim to create a new framework for adapting ancient tragedies that will revolutionize the way current and future audiences connect with ancient works.

But...who the f*ck is Zazi the Artist?

I'm glad you asked! My "government" name is Zowie Rico, and I am originally from Southern California. I lived in Massachusetts for 4 years to pursue my bachelor's degree from Boston University, and in May of 2023 I graduated with my BA in Classical Civilizations with a focus in Ancient Greek Literature and Drama. In September of the same year, I moved to East London to pursue my MFA in Theatre Directing at the University of East London, where I am currently in my second year. My previous directing credits include Peter/Wendy (April 2021), The Importance of Being Earnest (April 2022), and Melancholy Play (October 2022). I have also written and directed two one-act plays titled Maybe We Are the Satellites (May 2024) and The Woman of the House of Atreus (July 2024). For the most up-to-date information about my current projects, check out my Instagram @zazi.theartist :)