Welcome to My Comedy Journey!!! I am pretty sure we know that I am Mekah, right?!? I have to be honest, sometimes I actually forget who I am so it’s okay if you didn’t. I am really glad you’re here. Here’s my deal, I was born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, a city that shaped me with its grit, soul, and resilience. After losing my mom at a young age, I pretty much hit the road, traveling all over Chicago, its surrounding suburbs, and the United States in search of a forever home and a sense of belonging. It’s been a winding road filled with lessons, laughter, and a lot of soul searching.
In 2019, while living in Arizona, I had a crazy dream: I’m supposed to do comedy. It scared the heck out of me because it seemed so monumentous, but it felt right in a way. It took me back to my childhood when my mom, a tough, loving woman with a knack for humor, introduced me to legends like Mom’s Mabley, Lucille Ball, Diamond Lil, and Phyllis Diller. Through them, I learned the art of storytelling, the power of laughter, and the beauty of turning life’s challenges into something relatable and funny. My mom’s sternness and my refusal to take anything seriously (shoutout to DaDa for that one!) made comedy the bridge between us. This is when I realized that comedy isn’t about just laughing, but it’s about building bridges…one’s that oftentimes aren’t there.
Now, I’m in Austin, Texas, taking a leap of faith and giving my comedy dreams everything I’ve got starting January 2026! Hopefully, I still have time to cruise the aisles of H-E-B. I have to be honest with y’all, I’m terrified, but isn’t that part of the magic? Right now, I’m juggling a 9-5 job that’s been a tremendous blessing, working on my health for longevity and endurance, and learning to step out of my social introverted shell. Oh, and there’s the small matter of keeping my hearing aid in because missing the timing of my punchlines is not an option!
This website was created as my open journal, a space where I share my journey as a brand-new, later in life comedian trying to figure it all out. I’ll be posting weekly YouTube videos every Wednesday, documenting the highs, lows, and everything in between. Comments are on (authenticity first!), so I’d love to hear from you. Join me live on the last Sunday of each month, or drop me some encouragement at 936.417.3690—a hotline I started for those who don’t have a support system and are in search of one.
My journey is as much about you as it is about me! I hope my story inspires you to DREAM BIG, LAUGH OFTEN, and NEVER stop believing in the impossible my friends. Let’s grow together, one laugh at a time.
With love and admiration,
Mekah ❤️
