Sajeela Kershi
- Stand-up comedian
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10 comedians on the careers they gave up for stand-up
We asked ten comedians appearing at this month's Edinburgh Fringe for their stories.
i Newspaper, 31st July 2017Fringe: Sajeela Kershi's solo show 'Fights Like A Girl'
She looks at universal misogyny in culture, including a true story of how she and a group of women in her family were kept hostage but managed to fight of their extremist captors - a tale of unexpected hilarity.
Asian Image, 27th July 2017Six Fringe shows targeting Brexit
Nothing, it seems, is safe from the consequences of Britain's shock decision last year to leave the European Union.
Ross McCafferty, The Scotsman, 18th July 2017Literature prof: "I'd want racist jokes banned"
Telling the most offensive jokes is way the powerful exert their dominance - and should be banned. That's the view of literature professor Anshuman Mondal, who was speaking at the Leicester Comedy Festival today.
Chortle, 19th February 2017Immigrant Diaries: Sajeela Kershi & Guests review
A small, intimate venue with a relaxed environment, where four people relay their stories and experiences of Immigration and the problems that come with it.
Jo Nead, Voice Magazine, 8th May 2016Interview: Sajeela Kershi, Immigrant Diaries
A chat with Sajeela Kershi.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 15th August 2015Sajeela Kershi, Ian Smith and Thünderbards (Link expired)
Stand-ups Sajeela Kershi and Ian Smith, and sketch duo Thünderbards tell us which comedians they would take on holiday with them and which ones they would start a hip-hop style feud with.
Alex Watson, WOW247, 9th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Sajeela Kershi
Sajeela Kershi discusses hecklers, Christian Slater and praying to the comedy gods.
The Herald, 6th August 2015Edinburgh Fringe interview: Sajeela Kershi
Sajeela Kershi is a comedian, writer & actress. She has performed all over the UK and abroad including taking shows to the Edinburgh, Glasgow and Brighton fringes as well as performing at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival. This year Kershi brings two groundbreaking shows to the festival.
The New Current, 30th July 2015Meet Sajeela Kershi - Ed Fringe 2015
I'm Sajeela Kershi, I'm a comedian/writer who has been coming to the fringe since 2006 - I also starred in Brendon Burns 2007 Award Winning show as the audience plant - I'm bringing two shows to the Edinburgh fringe this year and acting in a monolgue in a third show 10x10x10 at the pleasance.
Sajeela Kershi, Short Com, 21st July 2015