Sofia Kanli was born in Athens. She is a pediatric nurse and a primary school teacher. In 2006-2007 she participated in the annual theatre/ drama seminar of the Department of Education of the National and Kapodestrian University of Athens. Since 2016 until today, is a member of the theatrical play group "The Box". She is a member of the Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network. She has organized and participated in many educational and cultural activities. She is a member of the following institutions: ibby, wwf, Greenpeace and Marpessa Routes (volunteer group). Recently she was awarded the volunteer prize for active reading (2018).