Aisha Brown

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.

References
  1. Audrey Carleton, "Aisha Brown Makes Canadian Comedy History at Just for Laughs". Exclaim!, July 24, 2019.
  2. 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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