Epp Kaidu
Epp Kaidu | |
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Epp Kaidu in 1947 | |
| Born | Leida Rosenblatt 15 April 1915 Jäärja vald, Governorate of Livonia |
| Died | 23 June 1976 (aged 61) Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR |
| Other names | Leida Ird |
| Education | Tartu Performing Arts Studio |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Raivo Adlas (son-in-law) |
Leida Ird (née Rosenblatt; 1915–1976), known professionally as Epp Kaidu, was a Soviet and Estonian theatre director and actress.
In 1936, Kaidu graduated from Tartu Performing Arts Studio. From 1937 until 1939, she worked at Tartu Töölisteater. From 1940 until 1941, she worked at the Vanemuine theatre in Tartu. From 1942 until 1944, she belonged to Estonian SSR State Artistic Ensembles. From 1944 to 1976 she worked as a theatre director at Vanemuine Theatre. In 1952 she graduated from higher courses of direction (Estonian: kõrgemad režiikursused) in Moscow.