Moyamoya Baby: A Trilogy of Strokes, Blood Flow, and F*ckboys

Moyamoya Baby was a dynamic re-telling of Nilsa's dating origin story, however, it finds the heart of a Nilsa that yearns company while thriving in independence. The piece is a cuddle to the audience that embraces an actress that is not only dealing with past diagnoses, but also present consequences of a brain that is more than active. It is stroking. The literal strokes that Nilsa presents paint a story that can be heart-breaking, but it is heart-healing to audience and to her. This piece is one not to miss. ... full review

This is a true home coming story. In the writing, Nilsa handles a difficult story to tell, with gentle and caring hands, and she makes sure that Nila's health and happiness is not forgotten. ... full review

This show feels like hugging your best friend when you and them both need it most. Nilsa's performance mixed with her satirical and yet brutally honest dialogue makes the story of her life with Moyamoya both heartfelt and heart wrenching. Her desire for sex and love mixed with a rare brain disorder creates a unique story that only someone with the charm and wit of Nilsa can pull off. ... full review

Nilsa recounts having a series of strokes at a young age, with honesty, pain, and sometimes humor. Aside from the physical trials of the strokes, the tests, the treatments, and the rehabilitation, she talks about what this means for her dating life, her relationship, and family planning future. ... full review

This is a solo show filled with raw honesty about a difficult medical journey... and dating life!...and is not to be missed. What a unique story told with laughs, song and excellent storytelling skills. ... full review

Come for the laughs and to get to know more about this beautiful human being, stay for the fuckboi rap.... full review

Nilsa takes us on a journey of radical acceptance: overcoming hardship in a way that is both heartfelt and deeply funny. She takes us on a wild ride of embracing the new challenges of her Moyamoya diagnosis--professionally, romantically, and artistically. I learned a lot about moyamoya and I'm really glad I saw this show! It was great would recommend and would love to know if it has any future plans. ... full review

As a stroke survivor myself, Moyamoya Baby hit close to home in every scene. I really enjoyed how Nilsa brought her experiences to light in an unapologetic way. ... full review

A solo show about difficult medical trauma, told with such flair, style, and joy. ... full review

Funny, interesting and personal... full review