Location
Organizer
First Person Arts
Website
https://www.firstpersonarts.org/First Person Arts pushes the boundaries of memoir and documentary art by helping people shape true personal stories into art for the stage, page, on-air and online.
Finding the Funny in Your Story
Date
- Dec 07, 2024
- Expired!
Time
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost
- $ 25
Join comedian Alyssa Al-Dookhi as they help you find the funny in your story!
Grab your favorite Saturday morning beverage and learn some amazing storytelling tips and tricks with Master Storyteller and Comedian Alyssa Al-Dookhi
It’s tough to get on stage and tell a funny story. But it doesn’t have to be!
Join Alyssa Al-Dookhi for great tips and tricks about how to find the funny in your story. Whether you’re trying for a laugh riot or just want to inject a little levity into a dark tale, Alyssa’s got great tips and tricks!
This event is just $25 for 90 minutes of masterful storytelling advice.
First Person Arts is Philly’s original storytelling arts nonprofit. We believe that we all have a story to tell and that the art of storytelling has the power to change lives.
Since 2001, we have helped ordinary Philadelphians become extraordinary storytelling artists who transform the drama of their real lives into memoir and documentary art.
Alyssa Al-Dookhi is a queer Kuwaiti-American comedian, writer, and activist making waves in the comedy and LGBTQ+ communities. Known for their sharp wit and insightful humor, Alyssa uses their platform to champion queer visibility and celebrate intersectional identities. Based in Philadelphia, they create spaces that uplift marginalized voices, particularly through their work with LGBTQIA+ and Southwest Asian/North African (SWANA) communities. As a performer and educator, Alyssa blends comedy with advocacy, offering a unique perspective that resonates with audiences seeking laughter, empowerment, and representation.