Aliya Kanani
- Canadian
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Three woman only comedy
Three women only comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival 2022...
Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 3rd August 2022Aliya Kanani: Where Are You From, From? Q&A
We spoke to Aliya about her show, identity and why making people laugh is magic.
Funny Women, 2nd August 2022Fringe Q&A: Aliya Kanani
Ahead of her show at Just the Tonic, Aliya Kanani tells us about what makes her laugh and how she once made someone throw-up from laughing.
Ben Venables, Fest Mag, 1st August 2022Fringe 2022: Our five fave comedy picks
Previews of Helen Bauer, Troy Hawke, Glenn Moore, Norris & Parker and Aliya Kanani.
The Herald, 30th July 2022Interview with comedian, actor, and writer Aliya Kanani
Aliya's debut stand up show Where You From, From? is coming up to Edinburgh this August. We talk about her inspirations, her career path, and why she wants to take part in the largest arts festival in the world.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 24th July 2022Aliya Kanani: Comedy's ditching stereotypes for authenticity
Long before I began performing, I'd go out to watch live comedy. I'd notice that every time there was a performer who I felt represented me in some way, whether it was a woman or a person of colour (or, rarely, both), the focus of their jokes would be on what made them the 'other' on the line-up.
Aliya Kanani, Chortle, 19th July 2022Aliya Kanani interview
This show means so much to me, and the way folks connect with my story makes me feel like there's something magical that happens each time I perform it.
On The Mic, 2nd July 2022Aliya Kanani shares how comedy has aided her mental health
'It was on stage that I learned how to be vulnerable. Comedy helped me find power in my truth.'
Aliya Kanani, Female First, 23rd June 2022Edinburgh Fringe's first all-female venue?
This year's Edinburgh Fringe will include a venue where all the acts will be female.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th May 2022