Kamini Ramachandran is a pioneer in storytelling in Asia. She founded Moonshadow Stories, which established performance storytelling for adult audiences in Singapore, and continues to lead The Storytelling Centre Limited, advancing the art form through mentorship programmes and producing StoryFest Singapore.

A specialist in museum-based learning and heritage interpretation, Kamini develops and conducts training programmes for institutions including the National Heritage Board, Founders; Memorial, and
National Museum Singapore. Her expertise in crafting site-specific experiences spans a decade, notably through her work with ARTWALK Little India and various cultural institutions.

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Kamini holds a BA (Hons) in English Language & Literature from the University of Reading (UK) and an MA Arts Pedagogy & Practice from Goldsmith’s,
University of London (UK). She is a specialist lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts and Singapore University of Social Sciences, teaching narrative techniques and storytelling.

As an executive committee member of the Singapore Drama Educators Association, she advocates for best practices in arts education and safeguarding in the arts. Her innovative approach to heritage
interpretation has led to significant consultancy roles, including The Singapore Pavilion at EXPO Dubai 2020 and Osaka 2025, and immersive storytelling director for attractions like ‘Avatar: Gardens by the Bay’ and ‘Harry Potter: Visions of Magic’ at RWS.

Kamini’s work as creative producer of StoryFest Singapore and board member of the Singapore Heritage Society demonstrates her commitment to making storytelling and heritage accessible for diverse audiences. Her contributions to arts education and cultural preservation continue to influence the next generation of storytellers and cultural practitioners in Singapore and beyond.