Janelle Niles: The Power of Comedy, Culture and Speaking Your Truth

Janelle Niles brings a perspective to stand-up that the comedy circuit doesn't always represent — and has been building a voice around it that's impossible to ignore.Janelle Niles is an Indigenous Canadian comedian known for her engaging storytelling and for comedy that reflects her cultural background, offering audiences a fresh perspective on contemporary issues.How her Indigenous Canadian identity shapes the stories she tells and the way she tells themWhat developing a genuine comedic voice requires — and why it's different from just finding materialWhy cultural specificity, far from limiting an audience, is often what makes comedy connect most broadlyConnect with Janelle here:InstagramWebsiteFind us on social media — links on the About page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.