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BIO

Ramiz appeared in the Geffen Playhouse's Guards at the Taj, which won the Ovation Award for Best Production. Locally, he has also appeared in Archduke (Mark Taper Forum) and Vicuña (Kirk Douglas Theatre). He co-wrote the hit musical The Unfortunates, which ran at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and at A.C.T. in San Francisco. He also co-wrote The Many Deaths of Nathan Stubblefield, which was a part of the 2015 Humana Festival. In New York, he has appeared at Second Stage Theatre (Eurydice), The Culture Project (Betrayed) and New York Theatre Workshop (Alan Ball’s All That I Will Ever Be). He also appeared in regional theaters throughout the country including Yale Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, A.C.T., Seattle Repertory, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, and was a company member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for seven seasons. He is appearing in the upcoming film Synchronic, as well as the shows NCIS, Law & Order, SEAL Team, SWAT, Training Day and Modern Family.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Performer (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Big Stone


Awards and Nominations

IT Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Ensemble

Ramiz MonsefThe Leopard and The Fox

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Writers Revealed for 2024/2025 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!
Drama Book Shop to Present OPEN, A Conversation With Award-Winning Playwright Crystal Skillman
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 22, 2024

Celebrate pride with the team of “Open” the play. On June 25th, 7:30-8:30 PM, the Drama Book Shop will present, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “OPEN” a conversation with award-winning playwright Crystal Skillman. This author's event will feature a talkback, book signing, and live podcast recording.
Center Theatre Group Announces Spring 2024 Programming For CTG:FWD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

Center Theatre Group announces its Spring 2024 CTG:FWD programming, featuring special events, community gatherings, and artist residency programs at the Mark Taper Forum, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Center Theatre Group to Present 2024 L.A. Writers' Workshop Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Los Angeles audiences will have the opportunity to experience six brand new plays—thanks to Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival which will take place January 26 to 28, 2024 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. 
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals New Artistic Initiatives and Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
Center Theatre Group Launches New Initiative CTG:FWD Featuring Special Events and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

Center Theatre Group is launching a series of special events and programming at the Mark Taper Forum, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Arena Stage Reveals Cast for POTUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Get the latest updates on the cast announcement for 'POTUS' at Arena Stage. Find out who will be performing in this highly-anticipated show. Don't miss your chance to see this exciting production.
Writers Revealed for 2023/2024 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2023/2024 cycle of The Writers’ Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights.
Review: THE ANTS at The Geffen Playhouse
by Andrew Child - Jul 1, 2023

I was appalled to see a fantasy of homeless people and hourly workers city-wide joining together to seek revenge against the rich framed as an inevitable horror. When the throngs of impoverished storm the building toward the end of Act 1, it was uncomfortable to see the ticket holders around me squirm in fear.
Interview: Ramiz Monsef's Returns to the Geffen to Spread His ANTS
by Gil Kaan - Jun 27, 2023

Ramiz Monsef’s The Ants world premieres June 29, 2023 at the Geffen Playhouse (with previews already started). Pirrone Yousefzadeh directs this horror play with the cast of Hugo Armstrong, Nicky Boulos, Megan Hill, Jeremy Radin and Ryan Shrime. Ramiz graciously agreed to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: First Look at THE ANTS, Now Playing at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023

All new photos have been released from The Ants at Geffen Playhouse. Performances are running now through July 30, 2023.
Cast Revealed For Horror Play THE ANTS At Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its world premiere production of The Ants, written by Ramiz Monsef (The Unfortunates, 3 Farids) and directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh (Vietgone, Queen). Find out who is starring in the show here!
Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop Selects New Cohort
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

Since 2005, more than 100 playwrights have had their work fostered through Center Theatre Group's L.A. Writers' Workshop and more are set to join. This new cohort for the L.A. Writers' Workshop includes six local playwrights who will spend a year researching and writing a new work with the feedback of their fellow writers and Center Theatre Group's artistic staff. These playwrights are Amy Berryman, Inda Craig-Galván, Isaac Gómez, Ramiz Monsef, christopher oscar peña, and Jasmine Sharma.
AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Joins Geffen Playhouse's 2022/23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022

Ava: The Secret Conversations will join the Geffen Playhouse 2022/2023 season lineup to complete the full season.
Circle X Theatre Co. Presents 2022 Evolving Playwrights Group Live Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2022

With support from The Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles, Circle X Theatre Co. presents: The Evolving Playwrights Group 2022 Live Reading Series
Geffen Playhouse Announces 2022/2023 Season, Including New Musical THE LONELY FEW Starring Lauren Patten
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

Geffen Playhouse today announced six productions that will make up the 2022/2023 season in its Gil Cates and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theaters, with one additional production to be announced for the Gil Cates Theater.
Circle X Theatre Co. Announces 2021-2022 Evolving Playwrights Group Participants
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2022

Circle X Theatre Co. has selected participants and mentors for the 2021-2022 Evolving Playwrights Group, a group for groundbreaking and provocative voices to dedicate their time, energy, and attention to developing ambitious, brand new plays.
Participants Announced For 2021/2022 Cycle Of The Writers' Room
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

The participants are Vivian Barnes, Lisa Sanaye Dring, Weston Gaylord, Nicholas Pilapil, Michael Shayan, and the musical-writing team of Alexandra Kalinowski, Tova Katz and Katie Lindsay.
Review Roundup: LETTERS OF SURESH Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2021

Second Stage Theatre's LETTERS OF SURESH by Rajiv Joseph opened last night, Tuesday, October 12. The production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey and Thom Sesma. See what the critics had to say.
Photos: Second Stage Theater's LETTERS OF SURESH Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021

Rajiv Joseph's LETTERS OF SURESH is set to open today, Tuesday, October 12.  The production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey and Thom Sesma. Ms. Overbey also appeared in Joseph's play, Animals Out of Paper, which is a companion piece to Letters of Suresh that had its world premiere in Second Stage's Uptown Series in 2008.

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and Outstanding Ensemble (IT Awards) for The Leopard and The Fox.

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