Image Description: A headshot of Alexia. She is a white woman with dwarfism, with blond hair and blue eyes. She is wearing a black, long-sleeve shirt, gold hoop earrings, and looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.
Alexia Vassos (she/her) is an actor and writer currently based in the Greater Toronto Area. An alumna from the Theatre and Drama Studies joint program between the University of Toronto and Sheridan College, she holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and an Advanced Diploma in Acting. In recent years, she’s appeared both on stage and screen in a variety of theatre productions (Shakespeare in the RUFF), commercial campaigns (Amazon, PetSmart, McDonald’s) and TV/film ventures (Bell Fibe TV, Lifetime). In her recent endeavours, Alexia has been able to combine her love of the arts with her passion for disability advocacy, moderating events, participating on panels and facilitating workshops that focus on accessibility within the industry and reflect her experiences as a Disabled artist.
**Casting Disabled Artists October 9, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Moderator: David Connolly Panelists: Alexia Vassos, George Alevizos, Prince Amponsah, Yousef Kadoura Location: Aki Studio** Representation matters, but authentic and equitable casting of disabled artists is still far from the industry standard. This panel explores best practices, dismantles harmful stereotypes, and highlights the importance of creating space for disabled talent both onstage and behind the scenes. Join David Connolly, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, with our panel of disabled actors in conversation about building inclusive pipelines and reshaping the future of performance.