Dear
Raqui,
Thank you for this interview. It allowed me to take out the
time to see where I am and where I am going and all the things and
people in my life to be thankful for. I appreciate you and your
organization for this opportunity. All the best to you all and I thank
your readers and supporters for learning more about Queen Aishah. Here
is my website for the readers to visit and please feel free to post a
message on the message board.
Be
well,
Talents That Are Not Shared Are Not Talents!
Queen Aishah
www.queenaishah.com
www.LargeInCharge.com:
What is your name (Real and Stage)
Queen Aishah: My
real name is Aishah, stage name is Queen Aishah
www.LargeInCharge.com:
Where are you originally from and where is your home state now?
Queen Aishah:
I am
originally from
Newark,
New Jersey and I now reside in the
Maryland (near
Washington,
DC)
www.LargeInCharge.com: Have
you always shown an interest in comedy?
Queen Aishah: My
entire family “Got Jokes” from my parents to the nieces and nephews. We
have always had a sense of humor. It keeps me light.
www.LargeInCharge.com: How
old where you when you started your career?
Queen Aishah: I was
23-24 years old when I started doing comedy
www.LargeInCharge.com: How
long have you been a comedian professionally?
Queen Aishah: I
have been a professional comedian for 10 years.
www.LargeInCharge.com: What
agency do you work for or who is your manager?
Queen Aishah: Right
now I am representing myself. I have worked with a few companies in the
past.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Tell
us about the first time you were on stage, Date, location, feelings etc?
Queen Aishah: The
first time... I went to the stage was at Mr. Henry’s, Washington, DC Feb of
94. I took my Husband and two close girlfriends of mine. I am
not a drinker, and that night one of my girlfriends (Carlora) introduced
me to Kuala & Crème, and I got bent. That three minute set felt like
forever. There were many people in the audience, which may have been a
great thing but I have been doing it ever since.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Were
you always a person of size or were you smaller when you started your
career?
Queen Aishah: I
have always been a thick person. When I was younger my Mom would put me
in her clothes because the “children’s clothes" were too small, but really
hers were too big and too grown but that’s what safety pins and a sewing
machine is for
(WINK)
www.LargeInCharge.com: Did
you find it hard to break into the business since you were a person of
size?
Queen Aishah: I
did not find it hard to break into the business. Thus far
I have been blessed that when people in the business come in contact
with me they see beauty, talent and intelligence. I always believe in
staying true to self. If someone came to me and said we need you to
lose X amount of pounds for
a role/project. I would tell them
if they are paying for my personal trainer and nutritious than we can work it out. I know that
I need to work on my health and fitness and if they want to supply me
with these things and I don’t have to come out of pocket than let’s work
it out. I go to the gym and practice working on eating habits but we
can always make improvements. And note, I will not be a tooth pick, I know
how much weight I am willing to drop. That’s the first thing. Size is
honest in my family. It is on my Mom and Dad’s side. But I have no
diseases or ailments.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Do
you feel that
your size helps you come up with routines?
Queen Aishah: My
knowledge and experience of life whether from my own experience or
someone else’s helps me come up with material. I use my size in my
material to
let people know I, (people of size) have no limitations because of
size. I limit myself. The first thing they see is size and beauty so I
use that to pull them in to where I want to take them. My entire set is
not on weight or big girl jokes. It could be but I talk about many
things, family, marriage, children, cell phone companies, gas prices etc.
www.LargeInCharge.com: How
do people of size feel about your routine, do you get more positive or
negative feedback?
Queen Aishah: Most
of the time I get a lot of love. If there are folks in the audience
that are having trouble dealing with there size than they may just sit
there and stare, complain to the club owner, not want to pay there bill
etc. Nothing major and that is not very often.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Please Tell us about the many TV, Show, appearances you have made?
Queen Aishah: I
have done Amateur Night @ the Apollo, the Wednesday night talent show.
I was the first comic to make it through a line up, let alone a
performance in two years and I was beat out by dancers . . . not
singers. Showtime @ the Apollo. I was booed yea, yea, but my hair
looked good and that is the only thing really mattered to me. I went down
looking cute. I’ve also performed on BET Comicview/Club Comicview five
times and appeared on the
Ricki
Lake show eight times during her last season. I have done some
impending projects and am always looking for new and challenging
things. I have performed live in many cities, colleges clubs etc. But
I must say the most meaning performances has been the once for the
US Military overseas and teaching comedy workshops and
performing with an organization that I work with in
Baltimore. It is so fulfilling and they are all appreciative.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Are
you currently on tour?
Queen Aishah: I am
not currently on tour but I am looking forward to be a part of some
tours in the near future. I am also working on putting together some of
my own tour dates. Last year I got to tour with Jaheim and it was quite
an experience. He is a very cool and talented spirit. Every night he
bought me on stage and sung house is not a home it was a beautiful thing.
I know the small woman were pissed but I also know that it took his big
girl fan base through the roof because it made them stop and pay
attention and say hey “he’s feeling
us like that”. The last night he was singing “Me and my B****” and I
was standing behind him and he went to slide down and lost his balance.
If it wasn’t for my strong ass, breast, thighs and hips he would have
been on the floor. And in the song where it says she got my back, he
pointed to me and said “She got my back”. So to all my heavy ones your
weight can offer you balance
www.LargeInCharge.com: Who
are some of comedians that you admire?
Queen Aishah: I
love Queen Aishah; she is very talented and funny. She gives it to you
from the soul. I also love
Eddie
Griffin; he is an intelligent brother, Sheryl Underwood, Monique, Mike
Epps. There is some many. Everyone brings their own style and THING to
it and that’s what it is all about.
www.LargeInCharge.com: You
have helped to pave the road for big women in comedy, who do you believe
was paving the road
before
you and other current comedians?
Queen Aishah: Thea
Vidale, Roseanne Barr, Monique and also Kim Coles
www.LargeInCharge.com: What
would you say to other young ladies and women who are looking into being
a comedian?
Queen Aishah: If it
is your life’s work, don’t waste your time doing anything else. Don’t
let fear imprison you. Create a circle of people who will support you.
Write down your thoughts. Study comedians on television and live
performances. See if you can speak with them and give you some tips.
Know that as you grow as a person and in your personal life so will your
materials. Please feel free to contact me for support and guidance as
well.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Do
you have other comedians that you collaborate with?
Queen Aishah: Yes,
I do collaborate with other comics on ideas. It is a good thing to seek
guidance and support especially if they are in your field.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Do
you have a good support system from family and friends?
Queen Aishah: Yes,
I am blessed to have a lot of support from family and friends as well as
supporters who love and appreciate my work.
www.LargeInCharge.com: What
do you contribute your success to?
Queen Aishah: I
contribute my life lessons to my success and most of all God for keeping
and leading me.
www.LargeInCharge.com:
Where will you be appearing next? What are your future goals?
Queen Aishah: I
have performances scheduled in the
Maryland area,
Delaware and TX.
www.LargeInCharge.com: What
are your future goals?
Queen Aishah: Some
of my future goals are, growing and exploring all possibilities in film,
television, commercials. I would also like to do some more radio. As
well as having some babies. That is really at the top of the list. If
your home life is not peaceful either will anything else. I am 33 years
old and I am anxious to have some little ones around me.
www.LargeInCharge.com: Give
us one word that you can say best represents your performance?
Queen Aishah:
Soulful!
www.LargeInCharge.com:
How much have you evolved as a performer since that first appearance?
Queen Aishah: I
have evolved a lot because I am comfortable with myself and always
seeking growth. I am not afraid to grow and see what will become of Aishah.
www.LargeInCharge.com:
How can the readers at www.largeincharge.com help support you?
Queen Aishah: They
can support me by letting others know about me and coming
to the shows when I am in their area. If you are not in the area where
I will be but you know some people out there. Ask them to come, if I
have free tickets I can put them on my guest list. Visit
www.queenaishah.com to see
schedule and sign the message board.
Thank you Queen Aishah for
the interview. We know that you will continue upon your chosen path of
success. We hope to encourage more size positive events to ask for you to
appear at there locations. We know you will delight everyone you come
across.
Wishing you the best LargeInCharge.com
