Leon Aschwanden Profile

Leon is a Swiss born Actor, Performer and Creative, currently based in London, UK. Raised in Asia and Europe, he values the importance of cultural and historical basis in the creation of theatre and performance, bringing together theatre techniques from all over the world into contemporary settings and styles. His love for visual story telling finds roots within his deep love for multimedia, film and visual art, creating surreal and dream like worlds that welcome you onto a journey of exploration, playfulness and curiosity. He has worked extensively in the German and English Entertainment industry, both on stage and in film, collaborating with industry professionals such as Markus Welter, Marc Forster and Charlotta Hansen. Studying at East15 Acting School and at The Stage Academy of Switzerland has allowed him to widen his creative palette exploring Commedia del Arte, Bouffon, Clowning, Physical Theatre and various dance styles such as Bharatanatyam as a part of his tool kit.