Local Comedienne Harnesses the Healing Power of Laughter from an Indigenous Perspective

Cheyenna enrolled in drama classes at the University of Saskatchewan and went on to complete the wicehtowin Indigenous Theatre Program, along with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies. She auditioned for and landed a role in the new Indigenous sitcom on CTV Comedy Channel called “Acting Good,” playing the part of Rose Sinclair, the main character’s on-and-off girlfriend. She also appeared in two skits for The Feather: Indigenous Satire News, portraying the aspiring entrepreneur character named Mrs. Honeycomb. At the U of S, Sapp played the lead role in the comedic and political play titled “Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibwe Rebellion” by Drew Hayden Taylor where she played the role of Sir John A. MacDonald.

Cheyenna is largely self-taught, honing her craft through online research and performing at open mics. She keeps a running list of ideas in her phone to draw upon when inspiration strikes. Looking ahead, Cheyenna plans to find a talent agency and secure more work in the entertainment industry. She is passionate about ensuring that Indigenous Peoples are authentically represented, and their stories are told by Indigenous individuals. She is also excited to hit the road as part of The Deadly Aunties, a new comedy group that will tour Ontario and raise money for Indigenous youth groups. Cheyenna hopes to expand the tour to include other locations in Canada and the U.S. You can catch Cheyenna’s performances on “Acting Good,” which is streaming on Crave, and on The Feather, which is streaming on APTN Lumi. Cheyenna also performs at local open mics in Saskatoon, and you can find upcoming dates on the Saskatoon Comedy Classifieds Facebook page. For booking information for The Deadly Aunties Tour, please contact info@stephaniepangowish.com.