The Illiterate Kingdom

Born on June 3, 1977, in Samsun, Ünal Yeter graduated from Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History, and Geography. Combining his strong theatrical background with a talent for comedy, Yeter is mostly known for his comedic roles.

Throughout his career, the artist has starred in popular series such as Galip Derviş, Hakkını Helal Et, and Türk Malı, and has accomplished successful projects as both an actor and a screenwriter. He gained wide recognition, especially for his character Kudret in the Güldür Güldür Show.

In addition to theater, Ünal Yeter, who is married and a father of one, continues to be active in films and television series.

Born on April 24, 1968, in Istanbul, Kahraman Sivri began his professional acting career in 1989 at the Tevfik Gelenbe Theater, driven by his passion for the stage. He performed for 11 years at the Süheyl & Behzat Uygur Theater in long-running plays like Marko Paşa Musical and Hasta Etme Adamı. He also worked with prominent companies such as Yasemin Yalçın Theater and Tiyatro Kedi, taking roles in plays like The Bourgeois Gentleman and Dead Poets Society.

His film journey began with Abdülhamit Düşerken and continued with many productions, including the box-office hit Eyvah Eyvah series, Güzel Günler Göreceğiz, and Bordo Bereliler Suriye. On television, he has appeared in many beloved series such as Kuruluş Osman, Yalnız Kurt, Cesur ve Güzel, and Fatih Harbiye.

The veteran actor also teaches acting at various institutions. In 2018, he co-founded Tiyatro Sobe with Soner Türker, where he continues to produce and direct plays for both adults and children.

Derya Belevi Ökmen, a Turkish soprano and multidisciplinary artist, completed her opera education at the Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory. She crowned her success by earning a scholarship to complete her master's degree at the Conservatorio G. Verdi in Milan.

Throughout her career, Ökmen has performed on some of Europe's most prestigious stages, including Teatro San Carlo Napoli and Teatro Argentina Roma, and has appeared at many international festivals. The artist, who has won significant awards in national and international opera competitions, continues her work in interdisciplinary fields such as music production and short film projects.

Opera artist Melisa Ezer was born on April 10, 1996, in Mersin. The artist, who began her music education at Samsun Fine Arts High School, successfully completed the Opera Major at the Adana Çukurova State Conservatory between 2015-2020 and also received her pedagogical formation training. During her university years, she represented Turkey in the "Turkish Composers Concert" held in Rome, Italy.

Performing with the Samsun State Opera and Ballet from 2013-2015 and again since 2022, Ezer has taken part in many important operas, musicals, and children's plays.

Some notable works she has appeared in:

• Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyası (Princess Mehtap)
• Rigoletto (Paggio)
• Singing in the Rain (Lina)
• Muhteşem Süleyman (Chorus Artist)
• Şahmeran (Chorus Artist)

Born in Samsun in 1977, Cumhur Kocaoğlu is a versatile artist producing works in theater, radio, television, and children's literature. Starting his artistic life at the Samsun Municipality Conservatory and Chamber Theater, Kocaoğlu has worked as a programmer, host, and producer for many radio and television channels since the 1990s. The artist, who founded his own theater in 2017, has been continuing his work under the CKC production brand since 2022.

Enriching his acting career with numerous TV series, commercials, and film projects, Kocaoğlu also has a strong academic background. He graduated from Istanbul University's Radio-TV-Cinema and Anadolu University's Public Relations-Advertising departments, and completed his master's degree in Communication Sciences at Ondokuz Mayıs University. Also holding a pedagogical formation certificate, the artist positions himself as a communication specialist.

Cumhur Kocaoğlu is particularly known for the works he has written and directed with his passion for children's theater.

Born in Bartın in 2002, Şimal Okutur is a young artist who produces works in the fields of theater and on-screen acting. Okutur, who took her first step on stage in 2020 with the Samsun Çarşamba Municipality theater group, has been gaining acting experience at the CKC theater since 2025.

The artist, who began her on-screen career with a Domino’s Pizza commercial in 2021, later became the advertising face for brands like Haymoni and Aybelya.

A graduate of Ondokuz Mayıs University's Public Relations and Promotion department, Şimal Okutur is currently pursuing a master's degree in Marketing Communication and Public Relations at Bülent Ecevit University. Known for her special interest in theater, Okutur combines her academic background with her expertise in communication.

Born in 1951 in the Çarşamba district of Samsun, Kenan Güler has taken the stage in numerous theater plays both at home and abroad for over 20 years of his artistic life. The master actor has starred in important plays such as Şu Çılgın Türkler, Azizname, and Neyzen.

He reached wide audiences through popular television series like Ege’nin Hamsisi, Payitaht Abdülhamid, and Kuzey Yıldızı. In cinema, the artist drew attention by playing the leading role in the film Mütemmim Cüz. Kenan Güler still resides in Samsun.

Born in Germany in 1977, Murat Can Kibiroğlu completed his education in Samsun before studying Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy at Ankara University's Faculty of Fine Arts. Specializing in fields like theater, playwriting, and drama instruction, Kibiroğlu works as a writer and dramaturg for State Theaters and many private theaters.

Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards, including "Best Writer" at the Direklerarası Theatre Awards for his plays such as İnsan Dükkanı, Sarı Köpek, and Bimarhane. The artist, who also works as an art consultant and drama instructor, has undertaken many projects both domestically and internationally.

Born in 1999, Baki Coşgun is a graduate of Marmara University's Cinema, Radio, and Television department. Coşgun, who stepped into the world of cinema with independent projects like music videos and short films during his high school years, produces works in fields such as social media campaigns, format development, and scriptwriting.

Proficient in technical processes of video production like editing, sound mixing, and dubbing, the artist, along with his team, brought the popular "Girl in the Forest" format to life on TikTok. He took an active role in all stages of this project, from idea generation to the shooting, editing, and dubbing processes.

After gaining many years of experience in the theater and media sectors, Kadir Arslan founded his own media production company, tayf.online, with the knowledge he accumulated.

Continuing his work as a creative director, Arslan offers story-focused solutions to brands in advertising, digital content, and visual productions.

Clinical Psychologist Mine Aktaş, born in Samsun in 1972, graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University's Psychology department in 1998. After serving in various roles within the Ministry of National Education and Health, she started her private practice in 2010 at her clinic, “Mine Aktaş Counseling”.

Specializing in many therapy approaches such as CBT, EMDR, Hypnosis, and Family Counseling, Aktaş also supports clients in areas like ADHD, phobias, and couple's therapy.

Author of the inspirational book “3D Thoughts That Will Change Your World”, Mine Aktaş also takes an active role in social responsibility projects by leading various NGOs.

After completing his primary and secondary education in Samsun, Mehmet Yalçın has been active in the advertising and photography sectors since 1996. Throughout his career, he has worked as a graphic designer for various agencies in Ankara and Istanbul.

For a long period, Yalçın was part of the R&D team at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Youth and Sports Directorate, where he took on significant responsibilities as a graphic designer, photographer, and video editor in major organizations like the Istanbul Marathon. He continues his professional life as a Graphic Designer and organization supervisor.