Sikisa is trying to live her best life, and she wants you to as well. After introducing herself, Sikisa bounds on the stage and instantly lifts the mood.
She starts the show by asking who is living their best life, an optimistic question in this day and age. Sikisa describes herself as a hustler, she has many jobs such as a comedian and immigration lawyer, a key theme of her set.
Serving Justice is inspired by who Sikisa sees herself as, Lady Justice. Aspects of immigration and racism are carefully interjected into her comedy.
Sikisa is fast talking and animated, I believe she talks at the perfect speed to keep someone’s attention, which makes for great storytelling.
One particular story that stands out is about her day job. She talks about one of her immigration clients, and the lengths they must go to try to stay in the UK. The story is entertaining but tinged with Sikisa’s compassionate message about the prejudice experienced by immigrants.
Her love of wrestling is mentioned many times, as a self claimed ‘nerd’, attempting to explain to the crowd why it is the most elite sport.
Sikisa shares her realisation that, although she is trying to live her best life, quitting is not a bad thing. She has tried to take up wrestling, but found it was not for her. It appears to be something that has brought the comedian much comfort and she encourages the crowd to do the same.
Sikisa ends the show with attempting to get over one of her fears: Karaoke. The whole crowd joins in as she exits to YMCA.
Sikisa: Serving Justice , 17:50, The Tron at Monkey Barrel Comedy, until 24th August
