Her passion for theatre led her to move to NYC in 2019 after receiving her BA in Sociology and Media Communication Study in Japan. In 2022, She graduated from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and received her MFA in Directing as Outstanding Directing Student. 

Her works reflect an international viewpoint, which incorporates eastern culture and values. She aims to create theatrical experiences which will build bridges across cultures. She is passionate and interested in challenging notions of traditional American theatre by combining other theatrical elements including butoh, physical theatre, devising etc. 

From 2022, Saki has been named the new Associate Artistic Director of Ren Gyo Soh, an award-winning butoh theatre company. She is also a member of Roundabout Theatre Company Directing Group Cohort 5. Saki is named as Directing Fellow at Roundabout Theatre Company 2024-25.