Open Gem USA presents “Herstory in the Making” featuring Keisha Plum and Special Guest Paris Sashay.
A celebration of women in arts through song poetry comedy and more…The night will start with a women powered open mic and music by Trilla Kay. Later we’ll have curated sets from comedianne Paris Sashay and poetess Keisha Plum.
Special Guest Paris Sashay is a comedienne, actor, writer and producer from Washington, DC, currently residing in New York. Her command as a seasoned storyteller makes even the mundane experience feel like an adventure. Audiences across the country fall in love with her infectious laugh, wit, and style.
Nothing can stop Paris’ ascension to stardom, unequivocally one of the funniest rising comediennes with highlighted performances at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal along with appearances on Comedy Central, Pause on HBO Max, and BET 50 Central. Tiffany Haddish mentioned Paris on the most recent season of her Netflix comedy specials ‘She Ready’. Her comedy special can be seen on ‘Unprotected Sets on EPIX’ produced by Wanda Sykes.
She recently debuted her comedy album ‘My Honest Ignorance’ on all streaming platforms which ranked #1 on Itunes upon release! As well as her viral TIK TOK comedy video ‘Im Picky With My Gay’.
Featured artist Keisha Plum. Poet. Villain. Goddess.
Three words that epitomize the spoken word artist born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Her love of writing started at a very young age as she was exposed to the arts including African dance, ballet, theatre, opera and of course poetry.
Most notably, during her 10 year affiliation with the #BuffaloKids, she has served as the spoken word VOICE on GRISELDA Records label head, Westside Gunn’s albums.
Her most notable poems include:
“Gustavo” on FLYGOD
“RVD” on Supreme Blientele
“Party with Pop Smoke” on Pray for Paris
Keisha Plum has also toured numerous cities over the years with her GRISELDA family along with headlining her first show in Atlanta.
Join Open Gem USA in celebrating the impact of women in arts and culture. See you March 23rd!