Actress  ·  Voice Artist  ·  Producer

Birsen Karacan

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

Birsen Karacan

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)

Birsen Karacan

Institutional Theatres

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 — Austria "Cihangir Insomnia" — Melike (lead role)  ·  Co-Producer Dir: Stefan Bohun  ·  Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture official project
2002–2007
Istanbul State Theatre "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
Shakespeare Radio Theatre
The Inspector General

The Inspector General · Istanbul State Theatre

The Inspector General

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 · Dir: Stefan Bohun
2008–2009
Çağdaş Gösteri Sanatları Girişimi "Vakit Tamam Beyler Kapatıyoruz" · Dir: Şule Ateş
Cihangir Insomnia Poster
Cihangir Insomnia

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
Felsefe

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

Yasak Elma · Fox TV

Alev Alev · Show TV

Alev Alev · Show TV

Yasak Elma

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
Romantik Komedi 2

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

All voice-over videos → Videos

Recording studio
Duygu Başara Voices

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
Teaching

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
Grotowski Studio · Moscow 2005 Grotowski Studio · Moscow 2005

Grotowsky Studio, Moscow, Russia