Actress, singer-songwriter, artist, and energy healer. Yasmine Aker was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She has starred in various feature films and television programs in Canada and the United States. She has stage combat training: hand to hand and weapons training, specializing in sword fighting. Yasmine is fluent in many languages including: English, Arabic, and Farsi.

Educated in psychology, chemistry, child education, performing arts, somatic trauma release exercises, reiki energy healing, music, and eastern chanting. She has over 10 years of teaching experience and facilitates multi disciplinary healing workshops to empower people to participate in their own healing.

Training

Stan Kirsch Studios

UCB Game and More Game

Meisner Technique

Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB)

Sword Play LA

Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB)

Strasberg Method

Combat Training

Sean Whalen Studio

Sword Play LA

Tumbling and Fall Training

Agoura Boxing Gym

The Joanne Baron/ D.W. Barron Studio

Armstrong Acting Studios

The Joanne Baron/ D.W. Barron Studio

Armstrong Acting Studios

Impatient Theater Co.

Domestic Goddess Studio

Center for the Arts

Pro Actors Lab

SAE Institute

Toronto Academy of Acting

York University

University of Western Ontario

Three Camera Comedy

Advanced ‘Game’ Improv Program

On-going Scene Study

Improv 201

Samurai Sword Training (Private Coaching

8 Week Weapons Combat Certification

Improv 101

Private Coaching

Hand to Hand Combat

Private Coaching

Weapons Combat Training (Film and Stage)

Private Coaching

Kickboxing & Boxing

Private Coaching

Image Transference Intensive

Audition Technique

Private Coaching

Improvisation Comedy (Level Two)

Improvisation Comedy (Level One)

Aerial Silk Arts

Pole Dancing

Private Coaching

Acting Fundamentals

Electronic Music Production

Acting (Level One)

Psychology (BA)

Colleen Foy

Jessica Eason

Anthony Montes

Jessica Eason

Tim Weske / Brandon Pugmire

Brandon Pugmire

Jessica Eason

James DiStefano

Myke Michaels

Sean Whalen

Tim Weske

Jaydon Bean

Martin Gillitt

Lisa Milillo

Doug Nyback

Lisa Milillo

Doug Nyback

Wayne Molinsky

Minda Ruggles

Miyoko Fujimori

John Boylan

Melee Hutton

Los Angeles, CA

Christopher Healy

Toronto, ON

London, ON

Special Skills

Performance Skills: Comedy Improvisation, Hosting, Voiceover, Singing, Dancing

Singing: Soprano, Whistle tones, Alto (Classical, Soul, Eastern Chanting, Pop)

Athletic Skills: Combat, Weapons training, Yoga, Aerial Silks, Pole Dancing

Accents: Southern, Minnesotan, Canadian, Iranian, Middle Eastern, Spanish, French, British, East Indian

Spoken Languages: Farsi, English, Arabic, some Dari

Dance: Belly, Irish, Pole, Aerial, Persian Folk

Driver’s License: Standard automobile, Automatic automobile, and Motorcycle

Miscellaneous Skills: Shooting firearm, Horseback Riding (Western)

Education

· SAE Institute, Electronic Music Production, Los Angeles, CA, 2014

· York University, Psychology , Toronto, ON, 2004

· University of Western Ontario, Psychology , London, ON, 2005

· University of Western Ontario, Psychology, London, ON, 2006

· University of Western Ontario, Psychology , London, ON, 2007

· Toronto Institute of Bartending, Mixology , Toronto, ON, 2008

Employment Details

· Work History: Film, Television, Commercial, Voice Over, Music Video

· Job Categories: Writing, Acting, Voice Over, Singing

· Authorized to work in United States: Yes

· Primary Citizenship: Canada

· Valid Passport: Yes