Actress · Voice Artist · Producer

Birsen Karacan

Born in Eskişehir.
Studied in Ankara and Eskişehir.
Based in Istanbul.

Doctorate in Fine Arts · In progress

Anadolu University — Institute of Graduate Studies
Performing Arts, Theatre

Associate's Degree · 2025

Anadolu University — Open Education Faculty
Social Media Management

Master's Degree · 2023

Anadolu University — Institute of Fine Arts
Performing Arts, Theatre

Bachelor's Degree · 2002 · Valedictorian

Anadolu University State Conservatory
Performing Arts, Theatre

Languages

Turkish · English (proficient) · French (beginner)

Doctorate in Fine Arts

2025

Anadolu University State Conservatory Department of Performing Arts, Theatre Division “The Crucible” (Adapted and Directed) Dir: Birsen Karacan

Institutional Theatres

2025

Tiyatro Anadolu “Delirium for Two” — Lead role Dir: Berk Kırlak

2021

Istanbul Şişli Municipality Shakespeare Plays Radio Theatre "The Taming of the Shrew" — Curtis / "Love's Labour's Lost" — Moth / "Richard III" — Young Duke of York · Dir: Harun Özer

2010–2011

Stadttheater Mödling & Palais Kabelwerk, Vienna — AustriaStadttheater Mödling & Palais Kabelwerk,
Vienna — Austria "Cihangir Insomnia" — Melike (lead role) · Co-Producer"Cihangir Insomnia" —
Melike (lead role) · Co-Producer Dir: Stefan Bohun

2002–2007

Istanbul State Theatre "The Inspector General" — Maria Antonovna (2005–2007) · Dir: Müge Gürman"The Inspector General" —
Maria Antonovna (2005–2007) · Dir: Müge Gürman "Don Quixote" (2005–2007) · Dir: Seda Yıldız "Osmanlı Dram Kumpanyası" (2004–2005) · Dir: Sönmez Atasoy "Pof'la Paf" — Pof (2003–2004) · Dir: Deniz Akel "Kaygusuz Abdal" (2002–2004) · Dir: Sönmez Atasoy

2005–2007

Kocaeli City Theatre "Pinocchio" — title role · Dir: Veysel Sami Berikan "Yaşar Ne Yaşar Ne Yaşamaz" · Dir: Ali Düşenkalkar

The Inspector General · Istanbul State Theatre

Independent Theatres

2016–2017

Tatavla Sahne "Oğlan Bizim Kız Herkesin" · Dir: Cem Başeskioğlu

2012–2014

Zorlu Children's Theatre "The Ugly Duckling Musical" — Assistant Director · Dir: Prof. Dr. Hasan Erkek

2010–2011

Garaj Istanbul "Cihangir Insomnia" — Melike (lead role) · Co-Producer · Dir: Stefan Bohun"Cihangir Insomnia" —
Melike (lead role) · Co-Producer · Dir: Stefan Bohun

2008–2009

Çağdaş Gösteri Sanatları Girişimi "Vakit Tamam Beyler Kapatıyoruz" · Dir: Şule Ateş

Cihangir Insomnia

Production

2026

Hasta — Feature Film Co-Producer · Dir: Münir Alper Doğan (in post-production)

2023

Felsefe — Documentary Film Co-Producer · Dir: Münir Alper Doğan Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival — Competition

Felsefe · Documentary Film, 2023

Acting — Television

2020

Yasak Elma — TV Series
Med Yapım · Fox TV

2020

Alev Alev — TV Series
Ay Yapım · Show TV

2012

Başrolde Aşk — TV Series
TRT

2012

Avrupa Avrupa — TV Series
TRT

Yasak Elma · Fox TV

Alev Alev · Show TV

Yasak Elma · Fox TV

Acting — Film & Short Film

2012

Romantik Komedi 2 — Feature Film
Boyut Film · Dir: Erol Özlevi

2009

Fisherman — Short Film
Dir: Barış Çorak

2009

Eşik — Short Film
Dir: Ahmet Yüce

2004 — Present

Since 2004, she has provided voice-over work for brands including Colgate, Dove, Rexona, and My Garden Baby across TV, radio, and online advertising.

As a narrator, selected TV programmes include: Tekno HD (TRT), Her Eve Lazım (Kanal D), Sihirli Eller (Planet Mutfak), Origami (360).

She works under the Duygu Başara Voice & Management Agency and as a freelance artist.

Sample Work

Video 1 → Video 2 →

All voice-over videos → Videos

Workshops & Training

2016

Chubbuck Method Acting Workshop Harika Uygur

2005

Grotowski Studio Acting Workshop Moscow, Russia Thomas Richards & Mario Biagini

Teaching & Instruction

2021–2022

State and Private Schools Drama & English Drama, Ages 7–12

2018–2020

Kadıköy Public Education Centre Creative Drama and Applied Theatre — Master Instructor

2018–2020

Erenköy Public Education Centre Creative Drama and Applied Theatre — Master Instructor

2018–2020

Fide Schools Dubbing Workshop — Instructor

Erenköy Public Education Centre

International Projects & Festivals

2012–2014

International Gulliver Animation Festival Bucharest, Romania "The Ugly Duckling Musical" — Assistant Director Dir: Prof. Dr. Hasan Erkek

2010–2011

Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture "Cihangir Insomnia" — Lead Role & Co-Producer Austrian-Turkish co-production · Stadttheater Mödling & Palais Kabelwerk, Vienna · Dir: Stefan Bohun

2005

Grotowski Studio Moscow, Russia Acting workshop with Thomas Richards & Mario Biagini

2002

ITS Theatre Schools Festival Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Netherlands "Kuva-i Milliye" — Actress

Grotowsky Studio, Moscow, Russia