Arts
Episode Two of What's Your Story Melbourne features writer and poet Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa alongside producer Jess Fairfax discussing family - all that it is, isn't, could be and should be.All original compositions by Jess Fairfax except for:1. Neha Bhasin - Madhaniya2. Blood Orange - Family ft. Janet MockSpoken word pieces by:1. Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa2. Jesse ChrisanSukhjit Kaur Khalsa is a first generation Australian Sikh spoken word artist, educator, performer & human rights reformer.Sukhjit is passionate about diversity and the importance of visibility in the performing arts and inherently merges her advocacy background with the arts. Her work predominantly provokes conversations around Australian identity, feminism, cultural confusions, and the power of uncomfortable conversations.Within a short period, Sukhjit has gone from performing at the Opera House for the Australian Poetry Slam Competition in 2014 to performing on national television for Australia’s Got Talent, and most recently she was a speaker at TedxUWA. She has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Missy Higgins and L-FRESH the Lion and her performances and workshops have led her to tour USA, Canada, UK and South East Asia, as well as across our very own nation.Sukhjit is currently co-commissioned to write and perform 'Fully Sikh' with Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Black Swan State Theatre Company in Western Australia for their 2019 season.https://www.facebook.com/sookjeet/