Kanika Vaish

Manager of Academic Administration

About Kanika

Kanika began working in Dodge in Jan 2024 and is an SoA Playwriting alum (class of 2022). She is a playwright, director, performer, and producer who strives to dismantle historical barriers to theater for underrepresented artists. She is also the co-founder of South Asian theater ensemble and incubator Fresh Lime Soda Productions. Her work focuses on hope, community, and transformation, and she believes in using theater as a tool for collective healing, social resistance, and self-empowerment. Playwriting credits include: 2nd Murderer (SoHo Shakespeare Company), Eight Ways to Plead with a God (Playhouse in the Square, Valdez Theatre Conference), Jyoti’s Bridge (Columbia University), and The Divine Feminine (Fresh Lime Soda Productions).

The Job

Kanika manages and implements key administrative operations of the Theatre Program, including:

  • Updating student records on Stellic
  • Course and classroom scheduling
  • Room reservations
  • Events/catering (Orientation, Recruitment, Showcase)
  • Clerical needs (copies, office supplies, data entry, etc.)
  • Facilities issues
  • Managing the office SSP students' schedules and task assignments