Rachel E Smith is a director, producer, performer, creator and educator. She has a background in theatre which she studied at the University of Winnipeg, obtaining a BA Honours in Theatre & Film, and then went on to get a MA in Theatre & Performance from the University of Manchester, UK. As an artist, her work has spanned a range of styles and performative mediums. She is passionate about creating original work and has been self-producing theatrical productions since 2013. She is driven to grow as an artist by pursuing new skills and experiences, this led her to complimentary work in the film industry which began in 2020 and has continued to become part of her on-going repertoire. 

Beyond her artistic endeavours, Rachel has worked as an arts educator and performance coach since 2016. She has worked with people of all ages and experience levels to develop their presentation and performance skills through a number of local organizations and schools. In 2024 she decided to open up her classes and workshops to the general public and at the beginning of 2025 took the first steps on her entrepreneurial journey. She currently offers classes, workshops and individualized coaching in acting, public speaking and leadership development. Rachel is committed to helping others through confidence building, skill development and consultation.