Shani trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has since worked as a director, writer and actress internationally and across the UK. Selected stage credits include the RSC, Southbank Centre, Southwark Playhouse, Minack Theatre, Old Red Lion; screen credits include the BBC & Lionsgate.
In Israel, Shani worked as a radio DJ and journalist. She is a member of the Lincoln Center’s Director’s Lab (New York) and the Artistic Director of Loitering With Intent theatre company.