Itay Tiran studied classical piano at the conservatory in Petah Tikva and later completed music studies at Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts. In 1999, he enrolled at the Beit Zvi Acting School, where his acting talent was immediately recognized and earned him numerous scholarships and awards. After graduating, he joined the Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv as an actor, and since 2019 he has been a member of the ensemble at the Burgtheater in Vienna. He made his directorial debut in 2010 with Georg Büchner’s "Woyzeck", in which he also played the title role, earning widespread recognition as a theatre director. In September 2019, he opened the Burgtheater season with his production of "Birds" by Wajdi Mouawad. His production of "Richard III" at the Gesher Theatre was invited to the Vienna Festival in 2025. In the same year, he directed the world premiere of "Souls" by Roi Chen at the Gesher Theatre in Tel Aviv. With ONKEL WANJA, his first production at Schauspiel Köln, he was shortlisted for the 2026 Berlin Theatertreffen.