KILLING JANET
Inumindun Inc. Presents Killing Janet Written & Performed by Omalolu “OJ’ Fiki
Part stand-up, part cultural exorcism, Killing Janet follows a Nigerian-American woman who decides —on live TV— to “kill” her missionary-given name and everything it represents. A razor-sharp solo comedy play about faith, assimilation, and the cost of compliance staged as a surreal game show where the audience helps decide the verdict.
After a sold-out staged reading at the Magnet Theatre in Winter 2025, Killing Janet premiered as a full production in the 2026 New York City Fringe Festival at Chain Theatre Mainstage.
Following its Fringe run, the show continues development with upcoming engagements including United Solo Fest in November 2026.
“It is clear that we’re in for a good time, and OJ Fiki does not disappoint.”
“A wild, raw, hilarious journey that will break your heart and blow your mind. A wildly creative and magical exploration of compartmentalized identity in a fractured world.”
“What a show! Killing Janet is heartfelt, honest, reflective, and so, so funny. Omalolu Fiki has created a wonderful, poignant roller coaster of a show — a must-see”
OUR SPONSORS
Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest is an annual multi-day festival produced by Joke Sistas™ celebrating and amplifying Black women in stand-up comedy.
Now in its 8th year, it’s a cornerstone event in NYC’s comedy landscape — February 24-28, 2027— bringing together emerging and established talent for live performances, industry networking, and community.
More than a festival, it’s a movement dedicated to creating space and visibility for Black women where their brilliance has always belonged.
— Joanna M. Briley, Festival Director
MEET THE ARTISTS
OMALOLU “OJ” FIKI
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Omalolu “OJ” Fiki is a classically trained actor (MFA, UC San Diego), writer and sharp, fearless comedian whose work spans stand-up, theatre, and voiceover. OJ’s comedy blends the absurd and the intimate, exploring identity, grief, and reinvention with disarming honesty. Her stand-up has performed at venues including The Comedy Store (LA – Main Room), The Ice House, and Comedy in Harlem (NYC). As a voice actor, Omalolu has voiced dozens of national campaigns for brands including American Express, CarMax, and Centrum. She voices the Matriarch in Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. As an on-camera actor, Omalolu stars as the lead in the independent feature The Sky’s Forest, streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. She teaches voiceover classes with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Killing Janet is her original solo show — a bold, personal blend of stand-up and theatrical storytelling. She is represented by Atlas Talent Agency (Commercial + VO)
The Sky’s Forest ( Apple TV/Amazon) — Lead performance
“It was crystal clear that Fiki was the caliber of actress you can build a film around.”
—IndyRed
SAG-AFTRA Foundation— Teaching & Professional Recognition
“I really appreciated how engaged you were with our members…It was incredibly encouraging to hear how much you’ve accomplished…Your insights on vocal care and mindset were especially helpful.”
—SAG-AFTRA Foundation (Ted Sroka), The Inside Scoop: Commercial Voiceover
MARISSA JOYCE STAMPS
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Marissa Joyce Stamps is a Black, Haitian-American NYC-born and based Afrosurreal director, writer, performer and educator who’s often in dialogue with landscape dramaturgy. Award/Honors: Princess Grace Playwriting Award, Yale Drama Series Prize Shortlist, MacDowell Fellow, Caldera Artist-in-Residence, three-time O’Neill NPC Finalist, The Kilroys Web. Memberships + Affiliations: EST/Youngblood, Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective, Lucille Lortel’s Alcove, The New Georges Jam, Immersive Design Academy. Marissa has directed, choreographed, assistant directed the development of new work of playwrights and of herself through productions and workshops with The National Black Theatre, The Vineyard, BAM, New Dramatists, Exponential Festival, The Brick, Mercury Store, Conch Shell Productions, SFX Festival, Breaking & Entering Theatre Collective, The Makers’ Ensemble, Synecdoche Works, LPAC Rough Draft, 48 Hours… in Harlem, Brown University, Brooklyn College, NYU/Tisch, and more. As a playwright, her work’s been supported by The Vineyard, The National Black Theatre, New Dramatists, Clubbed Thumb, Bushwick Starr, Ars Nova, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Lucille Lortel, Exponential Festival, The Brick, Moxie Arts, Conch Shell Productions, Chautauqua Theater Company, CATCH Performance Series, Orchard Project, + more. MFA Playwriting: Brooklyn College. marissajoycestamps.com
FRANCESQA SANTOS
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Francesqa Santos is a Southern-by-soul, NYC-by-choice theatre organizer, educator, and activist whose work is rooted in radical self-love and joyful exploration. Her theatre journey has always followed their lifepath, often returning to the art when the soul needs. Working through the lens of unconditional positive regard, Francesqa seeks to bring grace and intention to every art practice, promoting the need for softness, safety, and self-awareness within the arts and in everyday life. Thanks always and forever to Caya, Cisco, and Belly Button - the greatest loves in this world.
BERNADETTE SEFIC
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Bernadette (They/Them) is a trans actor, producer, and artist from Denver, now living in NYC. They are passionate about making theatre in unconventional places, in unconventional ways, audience driven and community centered. Bernadette has produced immersive and traditional theatre for over a decade in Denver, Chicago, and NYC. As an actor they have worked at The Old Globe, Hartford Stage, The Denver Center, Geva Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, Theatreworks, The Catamounts, and more. They hold an MFA in Classical Performance from The Old Globe|USD. They also love some Shakespeare, painting, video games, art museums, and tending plants.
AMARA PAYTON MCNEIL
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Amara Payton McNeil is a New York-based, Hartford-raised, theatrical lighting designer. She is a member of IASTE USA 829 and was the 2023 Howell Binkley Fellow. As a visual storyteller, she aims to create an immersive experience for the audience, using vibrant colors and dynamic angles to bring texture to the stage. She enjoys work created for and by the black community as well as projects that blend performance and culture.
Credits include Broadway: Romeo & Juliet (DMC), Stereophonic (Asst. LD), Parade (LD Intern); Regional/Off-Broadway: Death of a Salesman (Asst. LD @ Hartford Stage), Galas (Assoc. LD @ Little Island, Goddess (Asst. LD @ The Public), King James (LD @ George Street Playhouse), Icons Gala (LD @ PAC NYC), Fabulation, or… (LD @ The Billie Holiday), Teeth (Assoc. LD @ New World Stages), The Untitled, Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical (ALD at La Jolla Playhouse), Come From Away 2nd Nat Tour (Asst. LD).
JORDAN ROSE BERNSTEIN
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Jordan Rose Bernstein is a Filipino American sound designer based out of the NY/NJ area. She is passionate about telling stories through sound and showing the importance of sound in storytelling. With a close attention to dramaturgy and world building, she supports and uplifts narratives with her design, whether through subtle ambiences or sonic journeys. Jordan greatly values strong collaboration and recognizes the worth of good character in a room. She strives to help create a supportive and empathetic space wherever she goes. Credits: HERE LIES LOVE (Broadway Theater; Assistant Sound Designer), ANGELS IN AMERICA PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES (NYU Tisch Grad Acting), RAGTIME (New Studio on Broadway; NYU), and FULL CONTACT (Theaterlab; Leviathan Lab). BFA Drama: NYU | @jordanrosesound
INUMINDUN INC.
INUMIDUN Inc. is a New York–based, artist-led production company founded by Omalolu “OJ” Fiki. The company develops bold, genre-bending work centered on first-generation, immigrant, and diasporic voices, with a particular focus on Black and femme storytelling. INUMIDUN’s work blends comedy, narrative, and theatrical experimentation to interrogate identity, belonging, and reinvention.
What Audiences are Saying
“Insightful, funny, and full of surprises — Killing Janet explores assimilation, belonging, and the search for an authentic self.”
-Nana Ama Sarfo, Contributing Editor (Tax Notes International, Tax contributor to Forbes)
“Killing Janet gives you a first-hand experience of the trials and tribulations of code-switching… She fearlessly tells her story and, in doing so, frees you to reflect on your own.”
— Hayleigh Hart Franklin, Actor (Appalachian Dog, Eden for Two and Libba)
‘In “Killing Janet”, the wonderfully talented Omalolu Fiki has written a hilariously insightful exploration of identity crisis, finding yourself and making peace with your origin story.”
— Tracy Sallows, Actor/Writer and Singer (Law and Order, Romeo & Juliet, FBI Most Wanted)
“Killing Janet peels back layers of identity, belonging, and self-discovery — asking what it means to navigate multiple selves and still find your ‘I.’”
— Sakinah Hofler, Writer/Poet and Playwright