Irina was born in Marks, Russia, where she joined the Children Circus at age 11. She later went on to perform with the Russian Circus State Company in Moscow. In 2003, Irina became the lead character in Cirque du Soleil's Varekai production, where she performed for 8 years, visiting over 50 cities and 5 continents. This past summer, Irina was in Chemins Invisibles, a Cirque du Soleil creation in Quebec City, Canada. Irina is very happy to be a member of the Orchid cast, always grateful to perform alongside such talented people!