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Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes, known as Sikisa, is a stand-up comedian and immigration lawyer.
The three-time Leicester Comedy Festival nominee and critically acclaimed stand-up often incorporates topics of race, class, and discrimination in her comedy.
She has amassed an impressive credit list, including Live at the Apollo, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Sorry I Don’t Know, The Stand Up Sketch Show, and at the BBC New Comedy Awards and on Comedy Central.
Sikisa started doing stand-up when she was studying for her law degree at the comedy club in Stockwell at the suggestion of her boss. She quickly became a popular comedian, and in 2017 she was a finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award where she competed under her initial stage name of Twix.

She has also been nominated for a Chortle Award, an ISH Award for best show, and in 2022 she was the winner of the 99 club bursary. She has since been seen on BBC, ITV, DAVE, and Comedy Central.
In 2019, Sikisa started the WrestleClub UK Podcast which combines two of her favourite things – wrestling and gossip. Together with her fellow comedians and friends, she provides the latest news, analyses, and in-depth discussions on the current happenings in the world of professional wrestling.
She is a popular corporate comedian, MC, and awards host, and is frequently in demand for corporate work. Her speaking topics include:
– Identity
– Diversity and Inclusion
– Law (particularly immigration)

She is an irresistible force of nature.
Beyond the Joke
With her Infectious high energy, off the cuff humour and dance moves, Sikisa naturally understands how to connect with her audience. Quick to pick up and learn what is needed and is always a hit when hosting any of our interactive shows, be it a corporate, public, or festival performance.
Agency Unknown
We had such a blast with Sikisa. She had the right energy, tone and audience interaction for the pub quiz.
Thinkbox