Sam Kissajukian (39) is a comedian and visual artist based in Sydney who's been working professionally as a stand-up comedian for over a decade. He's toured globally in the USA, UK, Europe and around Australia.

In 2021, Sam stopped performing due to a 6 month Bipolar manic episode. In this prolonged episode he made 300 large paintings, documenting his mental states daily. In mid 2022, after recovery, diagnosis and treatment, Sam began performing again as well as holding his first solo exhibition.

Since 2022, Sam’s practice uses a ‘two tier approach’ incorporating storytelling techniques mixed with spoken word and comedic examination of his visual art and practice paired with a curated exhibition. Together these represent broad exploration of the artistic process, mental health and its ties to creativity.

Sam’s since held six solo exhibitions. Arts institutions span Edinburgh's Summerhall UK, NSW’s Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Sydney's Stanley Street Gallery, Adelaide’s Immersive Light & Art, twice at Brisbane Powerhouse and upcoming at New York's Vineyard Theatre.