Zya Kane is a Chinese Malaysian/Australian artist, theatre maker, director, and inclusive arts practitioner. With a rich history spanning over 25 years of experience including as a performer, teacher, researcher in sensory methodologies, and producer. Zya thrives on crafting immersive, participatory experiences that transcend boundaries, driven by her passion for exploring the convergence of contemporary performance, community engagement, and the transformative power of play. 

Dedicated to devising original work with and for people of diverse backgrounds. She is a member of ‘Weave Movement Theatre’ where she facilitates workshops, runs projects, co- devises work and is a performing member of the company. Zya  is co-artistic director of satellite company performance ensemble ‘FUZE’ with YourDNA creative arts.

She has made international strides, collaborating with the Spanish company Teatro de los Sentidos in immersive theatre and installation productions. She also worked as an assistant director to Michiko Gaulier (Ecolle Gaulier) and 'ITAP/Paris France and performed in the 2023 MAP Performance Festival in Melaka, Malaysia. Additionally, Zya is a member of the Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee.

Zya's diverse background encompasses national and international training in physical theatre/Lecoq, movement, dance therapy, improvisation, acting, butoh, immersive and sensory practices including a specific interest in scent and creating evocative olfactory art scapes for installations and live performance. Zya's work reflects her unwavering dedication to artistic inclusivity, collaboration, and the profound impact of multi-sensory engagement.