Theater came to my life as a 19-year-old sophomore who needed an extra job during the school year and found a job as an usher at a local theater. However, storytelling has been a part of me since birth. As a Somali girl from Minnesota, I grew up immersed in proverbs, poetry, and my father's "family meetings," where he would gather my siblings and me to share tales of Somali folklore. Through characters like Dhegdheer (Long Ears) and Cigaal Shidaad (The Wise Coward), I was steeped in the vibrant oral traditions that shape our heritage.
I act because I love exploring the physicality of the soul. I write plays about Black Muslim women because I desire to see our stories on stage. I direct because I have a semi-healthy obsession with evoking themes, collaborating, and answering questions. I have a knack for meeting people where they are and working to help them mold what their vision is. I am an INFJ. A scorpio sun, moon, and gemini rising. Personality tests can provide the puzzle to uncovering the soul. Jersey hijab is the supreme hijab fabric (if you know, you KNOW). I am interested in making art that explores the complexities of the human experience. I am someone who is filled with side quests and stories. I love a good diversion from the sacred timeline.
