Chiara Laferla

Chiara graduated from Queen Mary’s University of London with a degree in English and Drama due to her passion for writing, performing and devising theatre. Whilst showcasing her spoken word at events like Poet’s Palace as well as working with Speaker’s Trust to train young people as public speakers, Chiara is an advocate for authentic voice. Every voice has a story that deserves to be shared. 

Through Speaker’s Trust, she has hosted their program Culturally Speaking (2023) at Westminster Abbey, the FAB Awards (2022) at Leicestershire Marriott Hotel and is the annual judge for Croydon’s regional finals of The Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge!.

In August 2025, Chiara made their professional debut onstage in I’ll Burn The Ocean For You (Fairfield Halls); a show they devised and performed as part of Talawa Theatre’s TYPT25. Empowered by British Black History, she then worked on Cherry Groce Day at Brixton House Theatre’s 2025 Uprising Festival. Chiara was also the Associate Director for Newham Festival’s The Lesbians of Forest Gate in September 2025. 

Inclusivity is very important to Chiara, making sure that everyone feels represented, safe and celebrated. She loves bringing the whacky and whimsical into the drama studio to help students come out of their shell and champion their imaginations. Everyone belongs in her classroom where fun, respect and care are at the centre.