ANSA EDIM
Storyteller | Performer | Adventurer
About The Show
Is This Normal? is a shockingly true and uncomfortably cringe storytelling show about dating disasters, societal expectations, and self-acceptance — to NYC. With humor and vulnerability, Edim unpacks the highs and lows of love, societal expectations, and the messy path to self-acceptance. As a fat Black woman navigating modern romance—often in spaces that weren’t built for her—she shares raw, hilarious, and deeply personal stories that prove truth is often wilder than fiction. A compelling, unforgettable journey of embracing power, breaking free from norms, and finding joy in a beautifully imperfect story.
About The ARTIST
Ansa Edim is an award-winning storyteller and writer whose work blends raw vulnerability with sharp, observational humor. A Moth StorySLAM Champion, she has performed on stages across the U.S. and internationally, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where her one-woman storytelling show, Is This Normal?, debuted to 4-star reviews in 2024. The show, borne of her autobiographical writing project of the same title, blends personal stories, often exploring love, identity, and the absurdities of modern romance through the lens of a fat Black woman navigating spaces not built for her. Her stories have been featured on stages and podcasts like Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o's Mind Your Own and Washington DC's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Lincoln Theatre. She is currently bringing the show back to the page and working on finishing her manuscript.
About The Director
Sriya Sarkar is a digital storyteller, filmmaker, producer, and erstwhile comedian working at the intersection of digital media, social impact, and storytelling.Trained as a filmmaker, she has spent the past decade developing into a multidisciplinary digital creative with a focus on impactful and engaging video storytelling. Her work has spanned organizations such as Upworthy, Hillary for America, Priorities USA, and Change.org. As a director, she works across multiple mediums, from video and documentary to theater and live storytelling. She is also a proud co-founder of the South Asian Sexual & Mental Health Alliance.
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