
The Driving Force - Our Founder
Deepika Rajani is an impassioned and seasoned educator, as well as a skilled film and theatre director and actor. She is a registered speech and drama instructor with the Ministry of Education in Singapore and a certified Trinity College London Drama Trainer.
Her artistic journey began in India in 2000 and has since evolved into a dynamic body of work that spans stage plays, online productions, radio dramas, community theatre, street performances, and award-winning short films showcased across Singapore, India, and the United States.
Deepika is trained in Chekhov Theatre technique, certified in Shakespearean theatre, and has worked extensively through Laban Movement, Le Coq’s philosophy, and Indian theatre traditions rooted in the Natyashastra. These diverse methodologies inform her distinctive teaching style and directorial vision.
With boundless enthusiasm and an unwavering work ethic, Deepika leads theatre, performing arts, and speech and drama classes for both adults and children aged 4 to 18. She is deeply committed to nurturing young minds and believes that drama is a powerful educational tool that engages multiple intelligences and fosters critical thinking, empathy, and confidence.
Her passion for creating meaningful connections through theatre is reflected in her extensive work with children and youth. She has conducted workshops and directed performances across Singapore and India, receiving several accolades including recognition from the prestigious National School of Drama, New Delhi.
Deepika brings with her not just expertise, but heart – building safe, creative spaces where imagination thrives and voices are heard. She strongly believes – Drama Changes Lives!

Alicia Hua
Alicia discovered her love for performance at the age of 10 and has never looked back since. With a deep passion for storytelling, she believes that theatre is a powerful, universal language, one that brings people together across cultures and communities. To her, theatre is a raw, beautiful, and transformative art form.
In addition to acting in plays and films, Alicia enjoys all aspects of stagecraft from writing and scripting to directing. She finds immense joy in working with children and is thrilled to be a part of the Tamasha by Deepika Rajani team, where creativity thrives and young minds are nurtured through the magic of theatre.
Having transitioned from a career in banking and financial consulting, Lakshmi made a joyful mid-career shift to teaching. Beyond the classroom, she dedicates her time to community volunteering and pursues her passions for gardening and crafting with equal enthusiasm.

Riona Ann Cardozo
Riona Ann Cardozo is a dedicated theatre artist whose passion for drama ignited at the tender age of seven. Holding four prestigious distinctions from Trinity College, she has graced the stage with her presence in numerous stage plays, musical recitals, and dance shows. Beyond her impressive theatrical accomplishments, Riona is a polyglot, fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese, with a smattering of Korean.
Riona’s journey continues as she takes on the role of assistant director and trainer with Tamasha by Deepika Rajani, eager to delve into the fascinating world behind the scenes of theatre. Her experience working with these talented young artists has been both enjoyable and profoundly enriching.

Elizabeth Laurel
Elizabeth Laurel is an actress who embarked on her theatrical journey at the young age of 12. Beyond her acting pursuits, Elizabeth is a passionate playwright and poet. She is recognized as a registered drama trainer by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, and is on the verge of earning her Diploma in Performance from LASALLE College of the Arts. Her creative endeavors have included collaborations with Theatreworks, and she showcases her poetic talents through self-publishing. In her role as an educator, Elizabeth finds immense joy in nurturing young minds and instilling in them her profound love for the dramatic arts, ensuring a vibrant legacy for the next generation.

Timothy Immanuel
Timothy is a passionate and versatile performer with a deep commitment to both acting and drama education. A proud graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts, he holds a Diploma in Performance as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Acting, graduating with First Class Honours.
Timothy has built a strong foundation across diverse performance styles, with experience spanning classical and contemporary theatre, Singaporean local productions, and work in both film and television. His work has been recognized with industry accolades, including a Best Actor nomination at the 2021 National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) presented by *SCAPE, and a Certificate of Achievement from AGAM Theatre Labs in collaboration with the Singapore Indian Education Trust (SIET).
Driven by a lifelong passion for the performing arts, Timothy continues to expand his creative practice through ongoing training in stage combat, physical theatre, and other performance disciplines.
Beyond the stage and screen, he is equally dedicated to arts education. As a mentor and educator, he strives to create supportive yet challenging learning environments where students are encouraged to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop their own artistic voices.

Hemang Yadav
Playwright Hemang Yadav’s works include Radio for the Singapore Arts Festival Fringe (2008), a modern Noh play All the Crazy People (2010), Maya: Demon Architect for the Esplanade Raga Festival (2014), an audience-interactive performance at the National Museum Not 50, 700! (SG50), Letter to Juliet combining opera with theatre (2014), site specific plays for Art Walk Little India (2017 – 2020), a trilingual ten-minute play Pongal (2021), a children’s play Ek Anokhi Duniya (2021), and Death of An Artist, uniting drama, dance and poetry (2021 and 2022). His play The Good Teacher continues to be staged successfully by Tamasha Theatre.

