Kahil Ashanti Brings BASIC TRAINING To Hollywood Fringe 6/23-27

Kahil Ashanti presents Basic Training. The show is produced by Barry Josephson (Enchanted, Bones), Erich Jungwirth, Richard Jordan and North Carolina Blumenthal PAC for 5 shows only!

June 23 @ 7pm

June 24 @ 7pm

June 25 @ 3pm

June 26 @ 5pm

June 27 @ 8pm

WHO: Kahlil Ashanti makes his triumphant return to the Los Angeles stage after premiering his show at the Second Stage Theatre in Oct 2004 and subsequently touring to sold-out audiences around the world.

WHAT: Basic Training, the award winning one man show by Kahlil Ashanti. Genre: Theatre/Comedy 60mins, no intermission.
WHERE: Comedy Sportz Theatre,733 Seward Street Hollywood
WHEN: JUNE 23-27, see below for times and dates
WHY: The Inaugural Hollywood Fringe Theatre Festival

*UPDATE: APRIL 16 2010 - Kahlil Ashanti SELECTED AS A Cirque du Soleil PERFORMER*

Direct from a sold out season in Australia and adorned with the New York Times Critics Pick 2008 accolade and a
nomination for a 2009 Drama League Award for "Distinguished Performance", Ashanti returns to Los Angeles with his
critically acclaimed one man show Basic Training.

Ashanti's autobiographical show chronicles his time in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe "Tops in Blue" where he learned to serve his country using his talent as his weapon. Playing 23 characters, each with their own distinctive voice and personality, mayhem ensues as Ashanti's adventures put him in several life-affirming and life threatening situations
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SEE THE PREVIEW REEL HERE (BBC Special)
The day before Ashanti leaves for boot camp, his mother reveals a shocking family secret that forces Kahlil to question his reasons for leaving. Along the way Ashanti comes of age, discovers his roots, and learns what the real "Basic Training" of life is all about.

www.kahlilashanti.com