Cheng Chia-yin is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of The Puppet & Its Double Theater. Recognized by Routledge in “Women and Puppetry” as one of seven representative female puppet artists worldwide, her works have toured 15 countries and received multiple award nominations.
Deeply committed to sustainability, Cheng pioneered the publication of “A Guide to Green Workshop” in late 2024, actively advocating for sustainable practices within the performing arts industry. As a visionary leader, she established the Lize Puppet Art Colony and the International Academy of Puppet Arts in Taiwan, transforming an old rice barn into an international hub for puppet arts. Through her multi-faceted work in directing, education, and eco-conscious arts leadership, Cheng continues to shape the future of contemporary puppetry with a profound global and environmental vision.
