Flippant and Fabulous. Wicked sharp and delightfully Silly. This is Hairy Situation. Being Trans and Indian is a textbook hairy situation, but since textbooks are being banned all over the US we are no longer at liberty to say that. In their new standup show ALOK keeps finding themself in hairy situations: being mistaken as a mega-famous Brazilian DJ, botching TikTok makeup tutorials, and signing up for an appointment at the European Wax Center (aka Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department).  --------------------------------------------------- ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at venues including Edinburgh Fringe Festival, London Soho Theatre, numerous JUST FOR LAUGHS festivals and most recently NETFLIX IS A JOKE festival in Los Angeles. ALOK can currently be seen in Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda comedy special on Netflix. Their show has been described as "provocative and powerful" (Chortle) and a "Jaw-dropping celestial event" (TO DO LIST LONDON). The docu-short “ALOK, ”which made its debut at Sundance with Jodie Foster producing, follows ALOK’s performances in the films “Absolute Dominion” and “Complicated Order,” coupled with their roles in television series like “SORT OF”, “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness” & “Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne.” ALOK can next be seen in Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble’s hit series SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS on MAX. ALOK’s relentless advocacy for LGBTQ rights and the dismantling of traditional fashion norms have garnered them accolades including the ACLU Centennial Bill of Rights Award. As the visionary behind #DeGenderFashion and the Creative Partner for UGG’s 2024 Pride collection, they are pioneering a transformative era in fashion. Their leadership is paving the way for a fashion industry that celebrates unbridled personal expression, championing a culture of inclusivity and the celebration of unique identities.

whatever mike crafts lush, genre-defying soundscapes that exist at the intersection of queer spirituality, emotional depth, and vocal mastery. Their music is a meditation on healing, devotion, and self-discovery—an invitation to sit with life’s paradoxes and embrace both light and shadow, movement and stillness. With soulful vocals and hypnotic production, whatever mike holds space for nuance and complexity, refusing to seek easy answers. Their songwriting is deeply felt, cutting to the core with lyrics like, “I pray for the victims and pray for the shooter,” a reflection of their willingness to hold compassion and contradiction at once. Sonically, their work lives somewhere between James Blake’s emotional depth, Bon Iver’s layered intimacy, and Frank Ocean’s fluid, genre-defying warmth. whatever mike’s music isn’t just meant to be heard—it’s meant to be felt.