Ayrin Gharibpour

Ayrin Gharibpour is a fabricator, animator and educator based in Los

Angeles. Ayrin was born and raised in Iran and attended the Art

University of Tehran where she received a Bachelor’s degree in

Graphic Design. As she experienced the art world, she became

fascinated by illustration and puppeteering. She has ten years of

experience in illustrating children's books and performing as

puppeteer for theaters both in Tehran and Los Angeles including Aran

Marionette Theater, The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the Skirball

Cultural Center and Redcat Theater.

Throughout her career, Ayrin taught various art subjects and has

collaborated in several theatrical and art projects with schools and

institutes across the world.

Since moving to Los Angeles, she transitioned to working in

animation and stop-motion fabrication. She has worked for Apartment

D studios, Bix Pix and College Humor studios as a stage and props

fabricator. Ayrin speaks in English, Italian and Farsi and she is

passionate about telling stories, creating whimsical characters and

loves the magic of bringing things to life.