Who's Who

Azo Safo

Azo Safo is an Armenian-American actor, writer and director.  She first starting acting at the tender age of six and quickly realized she wanted a career that would allow her to embody funny characters.  Azo has worked both in film and theater.  Her solo show,  I HEART MAROC, was featured at the Soaring Solo Salonshowcase in January 2021 and will make its world premiere at the 2021 Hollywood Fringe Festival.  Her show is an intimate look into her life and experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco.  Azo also served as Artistic Director of Play Club West for two years, where she made it her mission to support BIPOC and LGBTQIA artists.  As an immigrant, Azo is passionate about promoting cultural exchange and understanding and believes in its importance to the human experience.  Her plays have been featured in the Support Women Artists Now (SWAN) Day festivals - dedicated to promoting and amplifying the voices of female identifying artists.  Her plays explore themes of companionship, loneliness, overcoming obstacles, and finding one’s purpose in life.  In 2018,  Azo co-wrote and directed the thriller/horror film, PICTURE PERFECT, for the 48 Hour Film Festival. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Azo is the proud auntie to the best doggy in the world, Bianca.  She resides in Los Angeles, CA.