Zuzi Fort
Zuzi studied at the University of Western Sydney – Nepean (Theatre) and at the University of Technology – Sydney (BA Communication – directing and scriptwriting), she also attended the Filmmakers College of Arts & Sciences and The Australian Playhouse Studio where she trained in voice, movement, physical theatre, experimental and street theatre. Since her graduation from UTS Zuzi worked as an actor, director, scriptwriter, playwright, coach, drama teacher, reporter, editor, TV host as well as, after gaining her accreditation from MEAA, a stunt performer. Zuzi’s stunt skills include body control, martial arts, weaponry, abseiling, rap jumping, rock climbing, horse riding, basic acrobatics, tumbling, she holds a jet ski and a speedboat license, bronze medallion and a senior first-aid certificate.
In the past, Zuzi worked as a reporter & a host for various live events as well as FACES IN A CROWD & STREET NOISE for SPN Television, Presenter for the Speakers’ Club YouTube Channel and a radio host for Mind For Life.
Acting, however, remains Zuzi’s passion; highlights include performing Moliere at the Belvoir, acting with David Ritchie in Place with the Pigs, playing Tiger Lily in the Peter Pan Launch at Capitol Theatre, performing in plays by Sartre and Kohout and many other, doing stunts on the Superman movie, False Witness, All Saints, Packed to the Rafters, Gladiators and Home and Away, being Lara Croft and Wonderwoman for Plastic Wax Productions and working for the Universal Studios in Terminator 2 – 3D and High Noon Stunt Shows.
Zuzi’s teaching experience includes working for Hot M, Powerhouse Youth Theatre, PAC Station, Art Umbrella, the Q Theatre, the Australian Institute of Performing Arts, The Speech and Drama School at MLC and GATEWAYS Gifted and Talented program. Finally, Zuzi has been involved with community theatre and has been working closely with refugees and kids at risk to help them express their experience and discover their voice through self-devised theatre, various workshops and public speaking.
Zuzi is also a published author but has written primarily for the theatre and had her plays produced professionally in prestigious Sydney theatre venues. Since having her daughters Zuzi has been focusing on writing for children, trying to instil the love of performing and reading in her daughters and other children. She is working on a collection of stories for primary-aged children as well as a poetry book and various other projects.
However, Zuzi’s greatest achievements are her daughters, Kira and Kisha.
