Takle was in Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School's first intake in 1970, and graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts.

[2] Receiving an Arts Council grant, Takle travelled to the UK where she toured in Godspell, and established her own theatre company in London.

[3] She has appeared in multiple stage roles, including as Fantine in Les Miserables, Eva Peron in Evita, and Cordelia in King Lear.

[1] In the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours, Takle was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the performing arts.

[4] At the 2003 New Zealand Film Awards, she won Best Performance in a Digital Feature for her role in Gregory King's Christmas.