Good One Ali Siddiq Knows How to Tell a Story
Jan 29, 2026
Ali Siddiq, stand-up comedian and storyteller behind Domino Effect, reflects on prison, creative independence, and long-form narrative craft. He talks about revisiting incarceration without being pigeonholed. He explains how stories are chosen, sequenced, and turned into comedy, plus why he produces his own specials and keeps creating prolifically.
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Long-Form Storytelling Pays Off
- Ali Siddiq intentionally created a four-part Domino Effect series to push long-form storytelling and make comedic history.
- He wanted audiences to invest time for richer payoffs rather than just clips.
Prison Memories As A Moral Brake
- Ali revisits prison memories to stay motivated and avoid repeating past mistakes.
- He uses incarceration memories as a deterrent against bad decisions when life gets hard.
Trust Memory Over Scripts
- Trust your instincts when performing and stop over-relying on written bits.
- Remember core story beats rather than rehearsing every line, Ali says he 'doesn't write like I used to.'