Kahlil Ashanti

what truly elevates Basic Training above the sea of solo Fringe shows is not simply the stories Ashanti tells, but the mesmerizing ways in which he fully embodies all his characters with razor-sharp distinctions in body language and vocal quality. …Kahlil commands the stage with the fluid physicality, hyper-expressive peepers, and impressive old-school hip-hop skills…

Ashanti has the gift of making these characters spring to life vividly, through voice and facial expressions. His story is well-paced, funnier than you'd expect, but emotional, too. This is the real deal. Don't miss it.