Joylyn Secunda is a physical theatre artist, actor, dancer, and puppeteer based in Vancouver, Canada. They grew up in a performing arts family and have recently collaborated with their parents David Secunda (director) and Linda Arkelian (choreographer) on their solo shows. They toured their critically acclaimed solo show, The Moaning Yoni across Canada and are excited to tour internationally with The Routine. In addition to their solo career, they have performed with theatre companies including the National Arts Centre and The Wonderheads. Joylyn was mentored by Crystal Pite in the Startle Reflex Residency. They are a BFA Acting graduate from UBC and have studied clown with Aitor Basauri (Spymonkey), mime with Dean Evans (Cirque du Soleil), and Corporeal mime at Théâtre Omnibus.