Lizet Chávez
actor, performance maker & acting coach

Lizet Chavez is a Peruvian award-winning actor, performance maker, and acting coach with a deep interest in interdisciplinary and collective projects. She graduated from the renowned Jacques Lecoq International School of Theatre in France and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from San Martin de Porres University in Peru, along with a Master’s in Performance Making from Goldsmiths University in the UK.
In 2025, Lizet was awarded Best Actress at FIXION Fest Chile for her performance in Quadrilateral (2022), recognizing her outstanding work in genre cinema. Since 2007, she has worked in theatre, TV, and film, with roles in Quadrilateral (2022), Starched Collars (2020), and The Best Families (2019). She also has experience as an acting coach on celebrated productions in Peru like Contigo Capitán (2022), Starched Collars (2020), and Billy Elliot (Peru).
In addition to acting and coaching, Lizet directed the documentary Walking our way, showcasing her interest in social themes and storytelling. She also creates her own projects, including a short film called Solitude (2020) and a podcast where she combines favourite book excerpts with sound, music, and dialogue. Her work often has a personal and socially aware focus, blending creative expression with meaningful content.