With play at the center of her work, Khadijah uses collective creation, improv and movement to help individuals and teams tap into their creativity to build confidence, stronger communication and leadership skills.
As a facilitator, Khadijah has delivered workshops for companies and organizations that include; Instacart, CAMH, Stratford Festival, Hot Docs, Ivey Business School, Federal Government of Canada, Reel Abilities, All Black To, UforChange, Arc’teryx, New Circles and Centre for Immigrant Services.
Khadijah has had the opportunity to share her ideas, thoughts and poetry at various occasions in the past such as George Brown College, University of Toronto, McGill University, Artful Inquiry, Young People’s Theatre, FOOT Festival, Design Exchange and Children’s Peace Theatre.
Khadijah brings her love for imagination and storytelling to young people as an arts educator at Soulpepper Theatre and St. James Town Community Arts.
“Khadijah is an amazing instructor and organized coordinator. I had the pleasure of being paired with her as my mentor at Soulpepper and seeing her dedication to her craft and helping others recognize the potential in themselves is truly inspiring! I know personally that Khadijah’s eagerness to share her knowledge is one of the biggest motivators I had at the beginning of my career as an actor. She is personable and caring and i’m glad I can look up to someone as professional as her.”
–Isabel
“Khadijah is a truly gifted facilitator who brings out the best in every participant. Her sessions are warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed to invite creativity and courage. I've witnessed even the shyest individuals feel safe enough to open up and share their voices, thanks to the inclusive and supportive atmosphere she cultivates. Through playful theatre warm-ups and imaginative writing prompts, Khadijah effortlessly engages people of all backgrounds and comfort levels. Her ability to hold space while guiding meaningful, creative exploration makes her a standout facilitator in every sense.”
–Idil Djafer, All Black TO
“Working with Khadijah made me feel confident and excited to act and perform. Khadijah is both a talented coach and a wonderful person to know and learn from! Her energy is infectious—I always felt supported by Khadijah as a teacher, and I learned so much about the art of theatre in being able to work with her.”
–Basil