Is This Normal?

Ansa Edim

Ansa Edim is an award-winning storyteller and writer whose work blends raw vulnerability with sharp, observational humor. A Moth StorySLAM Champion, she has performed on stages across the U.S. and internationally — including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where her one-woman storytelling show Is This Normal? debuted to 4-star reviews in 2024. The show, borne of her autobiographical writing project of the same name, draws from personal stories about love, identity, and the quiet defiance of choosing your own path. Her stories have been featured on stages and podcasts including Mind Your Own (hosted by Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o), The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. She is currently touring with Is This Normal? and working on her next solo storytelling show, Lessons in Spite. Learn more at www.ansaedim.com.

Sriya Sarkar

Sriya Sarkar is a digital storyteller, filmmaker, producer, and erstwhile comedian working at the intersection of digital media, social impact, and storytelling.​Trained as a filmmaker, she has spent the past decade developing into a multidisciplinary digital creative with a focus on impactful and engaging video storytelling. Her work has spanned organizations such as Upworthy, Hillary for America, Priorities USA, and Change.org. As a director, she works across multiple mediums, from video and documentary to theater and live storytelling. She is also a proud co-founder of the South Asian Sexual & Mental Health Alliance. Learn more about Sriya at www.sriyasarkar.com.