Our Co-Founders
Mohsen Ghaffari
(Co-Founder)
An international actor and creator based between the UK and Canada, Mohsen’s work spans television, film, and classical theatre. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre Studies from Royal Holloway University of London and an MLitt (Master of Letters) in Audiovisual and Cinema Studies from the University of St Andrews. Combining rigorous academic research with extensive international performance experience across major stages and screen platforms, Mohsen brings a deep passion for cross-cultural storytelling to everything he creates. Fluent in multiple languages, he co-founded Borderless Ensemble to break down artistic and geographic boundaries, giving timeless texts a vibrant, modern voice for today's multinational audiences.
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Simon Willshire
(Co-Founder)
An accomplished actor and creator based in the United Kingdom, Simon Willshire's extensive performance career spans classical theatre, independent film, and musical performance. With a deep, lifelong passion for classical and canonical texts—ranging from Shakespearean ensemble work to specialized touring stage productions—Simon brings a sharp theatrical intelligence and dynamic vocal versatility to the ensemble. Dedicated to exploring how historical works can illuminate modern human experiences across international borders, he co-founded Borderless Ensemble to bridge traditional storytelling foundations with innovative, contemporary perspectives for multinational audiences.