Aisha Brown

Summary

Aisha Brown is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actress.[1] She is most noted for her 2020 comedy special Aisha Brown: The First Black Woman Ever, which was the first Crave Original comedy special ever taped by a Black Canadian comedian.[1]

The special received three Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021, including Best Variety or Entertainment Special and Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series.[2] She also received a second nomination in the latter category as a member of the writing team for This Hour Has 22 Minutes.[2]

As an actress, she has appeared in sketches on The Beaverton and Baroness von Sketch Show, and in the comedy series Humour Resources.

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  1. ^ a b Audrey Carleton, "Aisha Brown Makes Canadian Comedy History at Just for Laughs". Exclaim!, July 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Brent Furdyk, "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada, March 30, 2021.

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