Kris Siddiqi

Canadian actor and comedian

Kris Siddiqi is a Canadian actor and comedian.[1] He is most noted as the co-creator and co-star with Nigel Downer of the web series Bit Playas, for which they won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Web Program or Series at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021.[2] He was also a nominee for Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or Series.[3]

He is an alumnus of The Second City's Toronto troupe.[1] In 2020 he participated in Mass Hysterical: A Comedic Cantata, a webcast collaboration between Second City alumni and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra which presented a comedic history of the use of classical and liturgical music in the church.

References

  1. ^ a b Glenn Sumi, "Party on, Kris!". Now, March 3, 2011.
  2. ^ Victoria Ahearn, "Sarah Polley, Jayne Eastwood among winners on night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards". CityNews, May 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Brent Furdyk, "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada, March 30, 2021.

External links

  • Kris Siddiqi at IMDb


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