About
I’m Piret Kuub, an Estonian actor based in Tallinn. I have been acting since the age of sixteen and have more than ten years of on-camera experience, with roles in film, television and commercials, as well as leading and supporting roles in theatre.
I completed a one-year Meisner acting program at Actors Academy Finland in Helsinki in 2026. In 2027, I will continue my training in the Advanced Actor’s Lab.
Key Details
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Playing age: 35–50
Height: 179 cm
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Bluish-grey
Native language: Estonian
Working language: English
Availability: Productions across Europe
Actor Training
2025–2026 — Actors Academy Finland, Helsinki
One-Year Meisner Acting Program, including Meisner technique, voice and movement training, scene work, screen acting, cold reading, self-taping, voice recording and audition skills. Tutors included Ashlie Walker, Nita Arpiainen, Ben Joiner, Dominic Kelly, James Larkin, Samuli Valkama and Aleksander Rucidlo, alongside guest tutors.
2027 — Advanced Actor’s Lab
Advanced actor training.
2005–2008 — Tartu Student Theatre Studio
Stage movement, voice and improvisation; tutor Timo Kikas.
1997–2000 — Tallinn 37th Secondary School, Theatre Class
Tutors Kaie Mihkelson and Raimo Pass; guest tutor Aleksander Eelmaa.
Acting Awards
2008 — Gold Medal for Best Actress
International Theatre Festival Theatre Begins…, St Petersburg — Tamara in Gupikene.
2006 — Best Actress Award
9th Estonian National Amateur Theatre Festival, Tallinn — Tamara in Gupikene.
Education
2018–2022 — Tallinn University, Baltic Film, Media and Arts School
Film Arts / Screenwriting; applied higher education degree.
2007–2011 — University of Tartu
MA in Theatre Studies. Master’s thesis: The Actor in Role and in the Performance Situation: An Introspective Analysis.
2003–2007 — University of Tartu
BA in Theatre Studies. Bachelor’s thesis: Role Creation and Role Dynamics.
Additional Training
2024–2025 — Improvisational theatre courses; tutors Erki Aule and Toivo Värbu; Von Glehni Theatre.
2021 — Script analysis and scene directing workshop; tutor Tanel Toom; BFM.
2020 — Film-theatre training project; tutor Peeter Simm; BFM.
2019 — Voice and acting fundamentals; tutor Jaak Prints; BFM.
2019 — Script analysis as a working method; tutor Elen Lotman; BFM.
2008 — Theoretical foundations of acting; tutor Eike Värk; University of Tartu.
1998–2000 — Forum theatre training; tutors Margo Teder, Tanel Saar and Aare Toikka, with guest tutor Jouni Piekkari; VAT Theatre.
Languages & Skills
Languages: Estonian — native; English — working language. Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, Russian, Italian and German — currently learning; able to perform prepared text in all six languages.
Dialect: Saaremaa dialect.
Singing: Pop and jazz singing, Complete Vocal Technique (CVT), ensemble singing and choir experience.
Music: Basic piano and guitar; basic solfège; previous experience accompanying on piano on stage.
Improvisation: Training and performance experience.
Dance & movement: Jazz dance, cycling, yoga, football, classical cross-country skiing and ice skating.
Driving: Category B driving licence; manual transmission.
