Marielise Aad is a multidisciplinary artist, performer and clown-doctor based in Lebanon. She holds a Master’s degree in Theatre Research from USJ and a degree in Acting and Directing from the Lebanese University - National Institute of Fine Arts
Actively engaged in the cultural scene across the SWANA region and Europe, her practice spans diverse contexts - from theaters to oncology departments in hospitals, as well as orphanages, prisons, psychiatric institutions, and homes for the elderly. She has collaborated with numerous organizations, including Ibtissama Foundation, Lebanese Puppet Theater - Khayal Association, Collectif Subito-Presto, Catharsis Lebanese Center for Drama Therapy, Cirqu’enCiel, Ettijahat - Independent Culture, Himaya, Collectif Kahraba, and Ciela Academy.
In 2017, she joined the founding team of Hammana Artist House as a core member and has served as its Executive Director since 2019. In 2025, she co-founded TAHREEK, a cultural organization (currently under establishment) rooted in visual and performing arts with a strong social and healing approach.
At the heart of her work lies the belief that art is a delicate yet powerful tool, one that fosters dialogue, challenges stereotypes, and contributes to personal and collective transformation.
She enjoys being at the service of the global picture of the cultural scene, a supporter for the artists, and a catalyst of change, while continuing to pursue her engagement as a performer and a clown-doctor.