Ali Siddiq: "The first ten years of stand up is atrocious"

Ali Siddiq joins Kyle Meredith to discuss The Domino Effect - Part 4 , the concluding chapter of his stand-up special that retraces his arrest at 19 and six-year incarceration for trafficking drugs. The comedian delves into constructing this pivotal moment of his life into a series, his unique ability to work with silence in his act, and finding humor in very heavy subject matter.

Siddiq also previews his next big act, In the Shadows , which picks up the story after prison to when he became a stand-up comedian. He shares insights on the early struggles of choosing comedy as a career, finding a level of fame he’s comfortable with, and the stress dreams that impact his real life.

Watch the interview above and then check out the video below.