Aliya Kanani
comedy
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Artist Bio
Aliya, an award-winning Toronto-based comedian and Canadian academy award-nominated actress, captivates audiences globally with her vibrant personality and sharp wit. Her one-woman show, ‘Where You FROM, From?’ celebrated for its humor and deep engagement with themes of identity and belonging, has won accolades at Ottawa and Toronto Fringe Festivals. Aliya disarms audiences with her playful mischief, tackling complex topics like race, gender, and social labels with humor, sharing personal stories from her life as a nomad and debunking assumptions. Currently touring North America and developing a new show in Australia, Aliya’s performances invite laughter while fostering a connection to humanity. Notably nominated for her acting in 'Scarborough,' Aliya continues to expand her creative repertoire in film and television, maintaining a legacy of impactful entertainment.
Outreach programs
I facilitate a workshop on 'How to write and tour a one-person show' and have had great success and feedback from past participants. It is a comprehensive workshop where I work through the various stages of creation to getting it on stages, with practical knowledge based on my past experiences of touring independently at festivals around the world. I have facilitated this workshop both in person and online.
I have also done keynote speaking on resilience and identity/belonging (separately or together), which tie in closely with the themes of my one-person show 'Where You FROM, From?'.
Last MPAC showcase
Have you performed in Montana before?
no
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Contact Information
Performer Information
Aliya Kanani
+16478365404
Agent Information
Touring Information
Artist is based in:
Toronto
ON
Canada
Does anyone in the group live in MT or have origins in MT?
Number of people in artist group
1
Hotel rooms needed
1
Authorized to work in the U.S.:
yes
Fee range for public shows
Fee range for outreach performances
Technical Requirements
Tech Rider
Piano required
no
Piano requirement details
Comments on technical requirements
standard setup for standup comedy: mic, mic stand, speakers, spotlight, a stool would be nice ;)