Toi Whakaari graduate available to coach and teach acting for all levels! Online and in person (Auckland).

Karishma is incredible! I signed up to start acting lessons on a whim to level up my skillset a little under a year ago and I have already learned so many new tips and tricks. Acting lessons with Karishma are great - she knows exactly how to tailor each session to what I need to work on and is always open to shift our direction depending on what I want to learn. She's super enthusiastic and encouraging, and has an overall great vibe.

I’d recommend Karishma any day!
I’ve known Karishma since highschool, and witnessed her growth in the industry. Karishma has both talent in and passion for the performing arts across the board, having honed her craft through studies, professional opportunities and personal projects. Karishma is generous in sharing her insight and experiences to welcome anyone invested in joining the arts community. She meets you where you are with understanding and without prejudice, delivering her coaching in a way that works for each individual. Her natural charisma and sense of humour puts you at ease and makes the learning experience enjoyable and much less daunting.

I met Karishma in 2020 when I had first came to NZ to study acting and I will always be grateful for that moment. Karishma as a practioner, is a genuine, hardworking and honest person. She never fails to uplift my practice by always encouraging me to think out my comfort zone, being an extremely honest critique of my work which only helps me become better and she is able to do so whilst always looking after the integrity of a person.

From the first time I met her, Karishma showed a want and drive to uplift those around her, whether it be giving her all when she gets a role or part (regardless of how big the role may be) or even as a screen partner and a collaborator. She thrives to uplift the voices around her that are rarely heard.

As a friend, she is one of my closest if not the closest, and she is my go-to person whenever I have an idea to bounce off or to film a selftape because she always gives me the best pointers to keep me calm and grounded to give my best performance. It goes without saying that she is extremely hardworking and is a stunning, amazing performer. Anyone who is with Karishma is always looked after and is extremely lucky.

Karishma is amazing! I have been working with her for a while now and she has really helped me in building confidence and working towards my goals. She took time to sit down and highlight the changes I wanted to make and using her extensive knowledge and experience she’s catered a plan specific to me. I truly love my lessons with her!