COMEDIENNE - QUEEN AISHAHQueen Aishah – Comedienne, actress, radio personality, and philanthropist. From the “Brick City†known as Newark, New Jersey, this young and vivacious personality began what would later become a steady and fast-paced rising comedic career. Born Aishah Fara Hogans, Queen’s journey and life training as a comedienne, which lead to her heartfelt motto of “touching and healing souls through the art of laughter,†began as a youth, with her maternal grandfather and her comic-filled family. While Aishah’s initial exposure to public appearances began in the 11th grade under the tutorial of a special teacher affectionately known as Brother Dunbar, Aishah’s professional career as a standup comedienne began at the former renowned restaurant and lounge, Mr. Henry’s in Washington, DC; an establishment also graced by the appearances of celebrity comedians, Martin Lawrence and Dave Chappelle.To her plethora of mass media credits, this 3X Apollo TKO winner is best known for her on-air innovative characters, Ms. Chlyam-edium (the Uno Card Reader) and PHAT Peaches. Both of these characters had a significant place on the Big Phat Morning Show on 92Q-WERQ in Baltimore, Maryland and XM’s, The City with Sexy Chocolate, radio programs. Further on-air appearances included the syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show with Olivia Fox, Washington, DC and The Olivia Fox Morning Show on 95.7 The BEAT, Tampa, Florida.Queen’s wit, love of life and laughter earned her a requested impromptu appearance on the top-rated, award-winning Oprah Winfrey Show in 2004. During the November taping of the “Million Dollar Wedding,†Queen Aishah started out as an audience member, as she took a break from her self-titled tour. Once given an opportunity to make a humorous inquiry with the show’s producer, Aishah’s candor quickly caused the producer to invite her to the stage to fill her hand with a microphone. Queen Aishah left Oprah’s audience wanting for more.Featured in Verizon’s Communications, Inc. television, radio and print DSL campaign, Aishah served as Verizon’s representative during the 2006 Essence Music Festival in Houston, Texas during which she shared the stage with acclaimed comedians, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer. Other comedians Queen Aishah has worked with includes Michael Colyar, Bruce Bruce and Ricky Smiley. Queen has also shared the stage with phenomenal artists such as Yolanda Adams, Heather Headley, and Chuck Brown while hosting Radio One’s 16th annual Stone Soul Picnic event in Washington, DC. She has toured with Rhythm & Blues artists, Jaheim, K-CI and Jo Jo, to name a few. Her most recent endeavor includes YYP’s tour with a purpose entitled, “The Vagina Monologue(s).†This tour offered the opportunity to work with extraordinary trailblazers such as Star Jones, Sherri Shepard, Phyllis Yvonne Stickley, Vanessa L. Williams and a host of other remarkable personalities.Queen Aishah’s humanitarian, philanthropic activities include volunteering as a mentor and event host for the Baltimore, Maryland production company, Womb Work Production - NuWorld Art Ensemble; an organization with a mission to empower families through creative art, dance and theatre. Aishah also lends her talent to the Michael Walton Foundation as a guest speaker during its school age tour of inspiration, entitled “The Michael Walton Foundation Speak out to Reach Out Tour.†In between performing for the U.S. Military in Japan and Korea, Queen expresses her love for children each year at the Marine Corp.Toys-4-Tots event for disadvantaged young people living in the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC areas. Using her company, QA Enterprises, LLC, Queen coordinated comedy events and raised funds for Hurricane Katrina’s displaced families of which she personally delivered such donations directly.Understanding the POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD, Queen Aishah lives her life to empower others through the gift of laughter while displaying a very real example of how extra ordinary one’s life can be when one’s passion is tied to one’s purpose.
WHEN THE QUEEN IS IN THE HOUSE!!! Each queen has her own unique qualities and characteristics; this Queen has a presence that fills a room. Her appearance is unique and her honest and warm spirit is one of a kind. You never get the same show twice with her. Her comedic skill, timing and improvisation keep her shows fresh and entertaining. There is no limit to her style of humor. Watching Queen Aishah is an event not to be missed. She leaves the audiences wanting more with life observations of herself, relationships, public figures and the like. Making audiences feel apart is very important to the Queen. She believes people just want to feel they belong. So she makes sure her performances have a personal appeal. She’s starred in a Verizon commercial, which led the organization to meet their annual budget in just four months. Queen has also made appearances on Judge Hatchett, Ricki Lake, VH1, Life & Style, BET Comic view and even performed impromptu during a visit to a taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a AFTRA and SAG union member. Aishah got her start in public speaking during high school, where she joined the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Players. Her eleventh grade teacher Bro. Dunbar was the founder. The group of youth performed at various schools and churches as well as participated in various oratorical contests. This experience helped to build character and confidence. Very shy at the time, she knew God wanted to use her voice to heal. Looking back she knows God placed her there to prepare her for today. Queen Aishah is also a community advocate. She has produced several Katrina fundraisers to support families of the hurricanes. She also donates her time for Marine’s Toys for Tots Christmas event and speaks to youth at schools and through out the community offering guidance. The comments from most of her fans are always “Queen Aishah is so real, honest and straight forward. She is the same on and off stage. Straight hilariousâ€! She’s also the creator of Queen Aishah’s Women of Ambition Tour. This is an all female production that features various talents in comedy, singing and poetry. Wherever Queen Aishah appears she is known to spread love and laughter to all her loyal subjects. Her Motto – Touching and Healing Souls through the Art of Laughter!!!
