The totally hilarious Nikki Payne will be headlining the East Coast Comedy Revue at the Harbourfront Centre this Friday as part of the Shield To Shore Festival. We caught up with her this week.

What should we be paying more attention to?

Each other.

What was the last Netflix series you binged on?

Gilmore Girls.

One new thing you learned this year?

How to paint.

How do you recharge your batteries?

A good belly laugh. Like laugh until I snort.

Describe the funniest thing you’ve experienced in recent memory.

Any video with screaming goats (they sound like humans) cracks me up.

Best advice you’ve been given?

Mind your own business!

What is the best part of your current age?

Cuba on my birthday.

How do you treat yourself in summer?

I live by the beach.

When did you last cry?

July 7th. Philando Castile video.

If your house caught fire and (after you saved loved ones and pets) you could make one final dash to save any one item, what would it be?

My Canadian Tire money. It takes forever to save that stuff.

What trends are you hating right now?

Chokers.

Who was your celebrity crush when you were a kid?

Corey Haim.

What should people check out in Toronto this month?

East Coast Comedy Revue Harbourfront Centre July 22nd!