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She Who Laughs Lasts
November 15th, 2009
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Show starts at 6:30 pm

Victoria Theatre
2961 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 863-7576
www.victoriatheatre.org
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EVENT INFORMATION

Rape is not a laughing matter; but humor becomes a powerful tool in fighting sexual assault at She Who Laughs Lasts!

Join us for a lighthearted evening of comedy with four hilarious female comedians on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the beautiful Victoria Theatre!

Conveniently located one block away from the 16th Street Bart Station, doors open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 6:30pm.

Make sure to get there early for refreshments and to check out the latest SFWAR swag! We will be serving wine, beer, pizza and non-alcoholic beverages before the show.

This event is a benefit for San Francisco Woman Against Rape. SFWAR provides support to survivors of rape and sexual assault while using community organizing and education to end sexual violence.



PERFORMER LINKS & INFORMATION


Micia Mosely

Brooklyn-based comedian, actress and educator, Micia Mosely is a founding artist with Nursha Project; a group committed to supporting artists and projects rooted in socio-political offerings. Since earning her Ph.D. in education from U.C. Berkeley, Micia has shared her comedic performance in cities all over the United States including, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Washington D.C. and Honolulu. In 2009, her one woman show "Where My Girls At?" was nominated for a New York Innovative Theater Award for best solo performance. Currently, she is an educational and comedic-speaker with The Lecture Bureau (www.thelecturebureau.com). Micia is thrilled to be a regular donor to SFWAR and to return to She Who Laughs Lasts.


Ali Wong

Native San Franciscan Ali Wong is a local legend. SF Weekly selected her as the "Best Comedian of 2009" and the SF Bay Guardian awarded her a "Best of the Bay" title. In March 2009, she moved to NYC and will be producing a one-day music festival in LA, summer of 2010.
www.aliwong.com








Kristina Wong

Kristina Wong is a nationally presented solo performer, writer, actor, educator, culture jammer, and filmmaker. Described by the East Bay Express as "brutal but hilarious... a woman who takes life's absurdities very seriously," her body of performance work includes short and full-length solo performance works, outrageous street theater stunts and pranks, subversive internet installations, and plays and sketch comedy. Her performances have been shown in spaces that include: the Public Theater, REDCAT, Mark Taper Forum, Jumpstart Performance Company (San Antonio, TX), La MaMa ETC, the Painted Bride (Philadelphia, PA), the Comedy Central Workspace among dozens of others.

She was awarded the Creative Capital Award in Theater and a Creation Fund from the National Performance Network to create her third full-length solo show, "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" exploring the remarkably high incidence of suicide among Asian American women in a world that's more nuts than we are. Kristina wrote and performed in the CBS Multicultural Comedy Showcase. Her show "Free?" was also featured at Comedy Central's South Beach Comedy Festival in Miami. Kristina was invited as the alumna commencement speaker for the 2008 UCLA Department of English graduation. She is completing a novel started with the PEN USA Rosenthal Emerging Voices Fellowship. She is a freelance contributor to anthologies and magazines like Playgirl Magazine. Her mail order bride website is www.bigbadchinesemama.com
also check her out at www.kristinawong.com


Sia Amma

Sia Amma is out of Africa. She is a stand-up comedian, writer, dancer, and actress who is best known as Africa's most outrageous, hysterical, and inspiring comedienne. She is well known for making fun of African and American cultures, relationships, life experiences, sexuality and, of course, herself. She has given presentations that combine humor and celebration that are refreshing, honest, and very informative about the issue of female circumcision, and she has drawn great reviews at major colleges, universities, and around the country. Sia Amma performs her stand-up comedy material three times a week at Our Little Comedy Club in San Francisco. Her newest presentation for mothers and daughters is called "What Mama Said About 'Down There'." She has done 30 guest appearances on numerous national radio shows, including KPFA three times, and has been seen on the Channel 2 evening news!!! She has been a keynote speaker and guest lecturer in schools in West Africa for five years now. Sia Amma can perform clean material or not-so-clean material for your event or family-friendly events. She has opened for many national acts, including Tim Lee and Mike Moto. This year she is the host of the Multi-Cultural Stand Up Comedy Festival in Berkeley. www.celebrateclitoris.com/upcomingfestival.html




Thank you to our community partners!

COMMUNITY THANK YOUS

Shanta's Vegetarian Cuisine: Come learn vegetarian cuisine of India in a hands-on class in Shanta's kitchen! Each class begins with a discussion of the day's menu and vegetarian nutrition. Then it's off to the kitchen to chop, slice, boil, and knead. Check out www.nimbarka.org for class info.

Dave X Robb, CMT: Dave is a certified Therapeutic Swedish Massage Practitioner working out of his comfortable home studio in the Baja Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. His healing touch will relax and rejuvenate you. Check out www.davexrobb.com for more info.

Dolores Park Pilates: Everyday life wreaks havoc on our bodies. Sitting at a computer for hours, carrying a child on one hip and a heavy bag on the other shoulder, playing tennis - these activities make demands that are often repetitive and one-sided, causing us to favor one group of muscles over others. This creates imbalances in our movement and body structure. Private sessions are tailored to meet your body's needs. As your awareness and understanding grow, your strength and flexibility increase. Your sessions will evolve in both the choreography and nuance of the work. Go to www.dppilates.com for more information and to schedule a private lesson.

Tahiya Belly Dancing: Tahiya has been performing and teaching the art of Bellydance for over 10 years. Her degree in International Relations of the Middle East and her extensive traveling experience in the middle east give her a special and unique understanding, appreciation, and ability to express middle-eastern music. She has won Miss America of the Bellydance 1994 and was also crowned the title of Bellydancer of the Universe 1997. Tahiya enjoys sharing her dance experience with her students weekly in SF. She is the Director of Troupe Tahiya who dedicate themselves to spreading joy through Bellydance. They are the featured Troupe at Marrakech in SF and can be seen performing thoughout the bay area at various events and parties. www.geocities.com/tahiyasf

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