Shailee Basnet during her stand up comedy show in New York. Source: Shailee Basnet
For Shailee Basnet, challenging herself and facing her fears is not something new. She is a member of a world record setting 'Seven Summits Women Team" that first conquered Mt Everest in 2008 and has since scaled seven tallest mountains in seven continents. Basnet has now set herself a new challenge - cracking the American stand up comedy scene. She spoke to SBS Nepali about her entry into the world of comedy.
For Shailee Basnet, challenging herself and facing her fears is not something new. She is a member of a world record setting 'Seven Summits Women Team" that first conquered Mt Everest in 2008 and has since scaled seven tallest mountains in seven continents. Basnet has now set herself a new challenge - cracking the American stand up comedy scene. She spoke to SBS Nepali about her entry into the world of comedy.
