Born in Izmir, Turkey, Zeynep discovered dance at the age of 4. In 2016, she joined Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, the State Conservatory in Istanbul.
In 2020, she entered the School of Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier, in Germany, where she graduated. During her years of training in Hamburg, Zeynep danced John Neumeier repertoire. She then completed a postgraduate year before becoming a dancer within the company for the 2025 season.
She joined the Béjart Ballet Lausanne in 2026.