The People of Epi Skinis
Theater unites us, not only as an art, but as a way of being.
Meet our founding and educational team — people with vision, knowledge, and a deep love for the stage and people.
Those who show you the way, not so you can imitate, but so you can express yourself.
Vivetta Lainioti
Founder-Manager
Epi Skinis Team-Acting Teacher
Since I was a child, I felt that somewhere between words and silences, between looks and movements, there was a world I wanted to live in: the world of theater. Born in Piraeus, raised in Voula, by the sea, I learned to observe people, to listen to their stories — and to imagine them again.
I studied Theatre Studies at the University of Patras, where I found myself directing, creating, and performing for the first time. That's where my journey began, which continued in Athens, with studies in Acting and a dedication to exploring the stage from every angle: as an actor, director, writer, and teacher.
I participated in festivals, performances, seminars in Greece and abroad. I taught, animated groups, prepared students for drama schools, collaborated with professionals to find their voice and presence. And somewhere in between all this, I created Epi Skinis: a space where theater is not a goal, but an occasion — for connection, freedom, truth.
Today, I live in Zurich, I am the mother of a wonderful daughter, and I continue to believe that theater is not an art of show, but of human contact.
"Theater is the art of being human — together."
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The Teachers
Maria Komninakidou
Vocals – Orthophony – Lyric Song
A graduate of the "Andreas Voutsinas" Higher Drama School and trained in lyrical voice and ortophony, Maria guides students in a deep exploration of the voice. With experience in theatrical education for children and adults, she focuses on breathing, physical support of speech and stage direction. Since 2014, she has been teaching vocal strengthening classes, offering tools for a voice with volume, color and truth.
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Vasya Roussi
Kinesiology – Contemporary Dance
With 18 years of experience in dance and studies in Greece, Spain and Switzerland, Vasia brings to the stage the synthesis of arts, places and rhythms. She specializes in the Release Technique of contemporary dance and Russian ballet, and combines elements of theatrical kinesiology and floor work to lead the body to expressive freedom. In her classes, dance becomes a game of rhythm, empathy and connection with the whole — and with ourselves.
Do you want to meet the people of Epi Skinis in person?
Come to the next open class or contact us.