Date and place of birth: Born in 1977 in the village of Karauyl, Abai District Education: Higher Main occupation / field: Theater Achievements, titles (if any): Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Current position: Artistic director of the "Dariğa-ai" youth theater Estai Sharipuly graduated from the Medeu Secondary School in Abai District in 1994. In 1996, he was admitted to the "Theater Art" department of the Semey Music College named after M. Tulebaev in the class of Professor D. Turankulkyzy. He honed his professional skills by studying under Professor M.S. Omarbaeva, director A. Aitbaev, and senior lecturer M.A. Aleparov. In 1999, he graduated with honors from the "Theater Art" department with a specialization in "Theater and Film Actor, Master of Artistic Word" and worked tirelessly to lay the foundation of the Semey "Dariğa-ai" youth theater. His professional acting repertoire includes successfully portraying social and lyrical characters on the broad stage, with a delicate inner world, high professional skills, and a wide vocal range. He is a vigorous stage master who develops the tradition of acting skills and freely shares his art. The stage art loves innovation and dynamism. In literary-musical compositions and stage performances such as "My dear homeland - my Kazakh people," "Love all of humanity, my brother," and "If you love God, love humanity," which consist of deep philosophical thoughts from Abai and Shakarim, he found a way to the hearts of the audience with his unique personality and creative mastery. In 2013, he was awarded the "Mask" prize for "Best Episodic Role" at the festive event dedicated to World Theater Day organized by the Regional Culture Department. For his outstanding portrayal of the character Amire in M. Rakhimzhanov's "Amire - an unfinished song," dedicated to the 125th anniversary of Amire Kashaubayev, he received letters of appreciation from the Semey City Culture Department and the Astana City Language Development Department. In 2014, on the eve of International Theater Day, he was awarded a diploma from the Regional Culture Department in the nomination "Recipient of the Akbarali Aitbaev Prize." His main roles on stage include: D. Isabekov "Sister" - Qaben; M. Makatayev "Dariğa heart" - Omar Agha; M. Shakhanov "Tanakoz" - Mukhtar; J.B. Moliere "The Miser" - Harpogon; M. Khasenov "Oh, young newlyweds" - Eset; G. Gorin "Forget Herostratus" - Herostratus; D. Isabekov "Calculator, domino, and turkey" - Sopitai; K. Tokayev "The soldier went to war" - Meirmanov; Sh. Aitmatov "White Boat" - Captain; R. Kuni "No. 99" - Waiter; W. Shakespeare "Romeo and Juliet" - Lorenzo the priest; R. Kipling "The Flaming Red Flower" - Ata Bori; M. Rakhimzhanov "Amire - an unfinished song" - Amire, A. Tauasarov "Island of Love" - Marat Mamaevich. He has also been able to portray various characters in satirical comedies from a humorous perspective. To improve his professional skills, he attended master classes and lectures by artists such as actor, director, People's Artist of Kazakhstan Tungyshbay Jamankulov, Professor Dariğa Turankulkyzy, renowned director and Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Nurlan Jumaniyazov, and director Zhuldyzbek Jumambay. Estai Sharipuly stands out for his diligence, inquisitiveness, and responsibility, being a respected citizen. He has won the warm affection of the audience through his portrayals of classical large characters on stage. He is a member of the Union of Theater Workers of Kazakhstan. Currently, he holds the position of artistic director of the theater.