Born and raised in Iran, Mahvash completed her studies in theatre at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Tehran, Iran. Her interest in musical theatre took her to England where she completed her post graduate degree in Musical Theatre from Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts, in London.
After returning to Iran, Mahvash began teaching Acting courses at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts and Faculty of Fine Arts of University of Tehran. Mahvash was offered a series of parts and title roles in various stage and television productions.
Currently, Mahvash is living in San Diego, California. Her dedication and love of theatre ensured continuous activity and participation in theatrical activities in San Diego. Some of her theatrical activities in Iran and San Diego include, " Hello And Goodbye", "The Stronger", "Condemned Of Altona", "Dirty Hands", "The Night of Coup d'e tat", "Imbecile", "The House of Bernarda Alba", "The Mikado", "Equus" "Sleep and Waking Up", "Mahan-e-Kooshyar" and "Bride and Bridegroom". Mahvash is the founder of the Children Theatre Workshop at the Iranian School of San Diego. She has produced and staged a number of children's plays, including: Lachak Ghermezi (Little Red Riding Hood), Boz Boz-e-Ghandi (The Goat And Her Kids), Dom-e- Roobah (Fox Tail), Haadi And Hoodi (Hansel And Gretel), Mah Pichooni (Cinderella).
Mahvash has performed Iranian Folk and contemporary music throughout California. She has also participated in several American Musical festivals and events in California.
Even with her demanding performance schedule, Mahvash has managed to earn her master's degree in Educational Technology and is currently working as the services coordinator for the San Diego Regional Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.