Josefin Silén (she/her) is a Finnish-born writer and performer currently based in New York City. She holds a Master’s degree in Writing and Design for Musical Theater from Berklee College of Music and a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Before relocating to the U.S., Josefin built a successful career in Finland and Sweden as a performer, writer, and educator. She is a recipient of the Victor Borge Scholarship and has appeared on national television, played multiple leading roles (Mary Poppins, Esmeralda, Rizzo, among others), and currently serves as the artistic director of the musical theatre summer program at the Martin Wegelius Institute.

Josefin is passionate about female-driven stories and works that amplify women’s voices on stage. She strives to live by the mantra: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”