Aliya Kanani: Where You From, From?

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. PDT

Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

Published by Sid Williams Theatre Society

Winner of Patron’s Pick at Toronto Fringe Festival! Aliya Kanani is a comedian and Canadian Screen Award-nominated actress (Scarborough). In the award-winning show Where You From, From?, audiences join Aliya on a turbulent journey around the world with her tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up. Celebrated for its humor and deep engagement with themes of identity and belonging, this show resonates with audiences from all walks of life. As she disarms her audience with laughter and playful mischief, Aliya tackles complex topics like race, gender, and social labels, while debunking assumptions through her own stories and representation. This show has sold out at some of the biggest festivals around the world, including Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs, Sydney Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, and Fringe World. “She and the show are a treat” – Toronto Star “While her ‘otherness’ is the central theme…the heart of Kanani’s show is in forming a ‘togetherness’ with the room and her audience.” – Melbourne Arts