Radhika Rao is a brilliant teaching artist and an amazing actress with an impressive range. It is always and honor and pleasure to have her working with us- Ed Decker, Founder and Artistic Director, New Conservatory Theatre Center.
Radhika Rao is a theater and improv artist as well as an education specialist based in San Francisco. Radhika earned an Ed.D. from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she focused on theater and the performance of citizenship. She was most recently seen at Cutting Ball Theater’s “The Real Sappho”, Shotgun Theater’s The Claim, and "Folkstales From Around the World" at Silicon Valley Shakes. She is also a cast member in the web series "Hiraeth" and upcoming series "Strings Attached” on Amazon Prime. Her educational works spans from elementary schools to senior citizens. She teaches at San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, American Conservatory Theater, Stagebridge, Urban High School, Cutting Ball Theater, Larkin St Youth Services, LifeTheater Services, Stanford University, UCSF, USF, and Samuel Merritt University. On behalf of Peers & Players where she has worked for the last 3 years, she has worked on programs at Cisco, The Chartis Group, and Huber Inc. She also serves on the Board of Same Boat Theater Collective, which is working to create awareness about environment sustainability through Theater Arts. www.radhikarao.org ******
"Radhika brings a deep understanding of education systems, theatrical arts, and youth development to her work. Students in Radhika's classes will absorb values of self-respect, collaboration, and freedom of expression - lessons that are invaluable for our communities" - Kaitlin McGaw, Founder of Alphabet Rockers
Radhika is one of those people that makes collaboration, a process which can be tricky, a true joy! She approaches her work and relationships with tremendous energy, thoughtfulness, generosity, passion and an abundance of knowledge. Her warm and encouraging presence puts people at ease, and her commitment and belief in people's potential and creativity inspire. She is spunky, spirited and kind, and a wonderful artist and educator- Maura Clarke, Arts/Education/Civic Engagement consultant.
