Application ID:
21450
Aliya Kanani
Category:
Theatre
Category subgenre:
Subgenre 2:
storytelling
Subgenre 1:
Comedy
Identifies as the following:
Performer Identify
Pronouns:
she/her
Contact Info:
Performer Phone
Performer location:
TX
United States
Website(s):
Performance Information
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ID021450-aliya-kanani-techreq.pdf
ID021450-aliya-kanani-itinerary.pdf
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Showcase Description
I will perform snippets of my one-person show ‘Where You FROM, From?’. While the genre is comedy, the message behind my show is one of togetherness and belonging. Using humour, I disarm audiences so we can connect on the harder to talk about topics, like identity and the feeling of being misunderstood based on our labels, which is something everyone can relate to.
Delivered with mischief and playfulness, audiences laugh along while I share stories of my life of growing up as a nomad, being bullied, entering ‘womanhood’, relationships, and finding my path.
By sharing my personal stories, I ‘debunk’ the assumptions made about me in my life. I point out the fact that we all carry these labels related to race, religion, gender, sexuality, age, career, education, social status, wealth, family dynamic and so on, and in doing so I show the audience how funny it is that we think we are so different.
My goal is to leave the audience laughing, while feeling connected to humanity.
Other Offerings
Workshops,School Programming,Christmas Shows,Lectures/Speakers
Is an outreach performance included in your mainstage performance fee?
Showcase Question Response
Community Educational Outreach
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 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?'.
Additionally I facilitate hybrid speaking/workshops where I talk about resilience, finding your voice and making things happen. It's motivational active learning.
Would this artist like to be considered for a Spotlight/Speed Pitch if they are not selected to showcase?
yes
Promotion Publicity
As an independently touring International performer, I've done all the marketing and most of the PR for my shows. I would be happy to participate in the promotion through interviews, appearances, posts/ads on socials, poster/flyer designs, website listings, community engagement and anything needed to help with marketing and success of the show. With the success of my self-produced sold out shows, and my willingness to market the show, I feel confident I can contribute to helping with promotion.
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Promotional filenames:
ID021450-aliya-kanani-performerphoto.jpg
ID021450-aliya-kanani-pressphoto.jpeg
ID021450-aliya-kanani-biography.pdf
ID021450-aliya-kanani-epk.pdf
ID021450-aliya-kanani-techreq.pdf
Fee & Tour Information
Touring Performers
1
Rooms Needed
1
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Tour/Tech filenames:
ID021450-aliya-kanani-itinerary.pdf
Performance Fees
1 show
$3,000 USD
2-3 shows
$2,500 USD
4-7 shows
$2,000 USD
8+ shows
$2,000 USD
Please answer indicate that your 2 most viable touring months in the upcoming season(s).
December, January
Technical Contact Name, Email, Phone
Aliya Kanani
+16478365404
Performance Load Strike Time
5 minutes
Supplementary Files
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Work Samples
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Audio Sample Type
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Representative Information
Representative Role:
Self-Represented Performer
Aliya
Kanani
Phone:
+16478365404
Mailing Address
5923 Encore Drive
Dallas
TX
75240
United States
Rep Name (if applicable):