Mehdi was born in Narbonne in the summer of 1993.
His childhood was spent moving between a thatched cottage, a trailer, and a sheepfold.
After getting his vaccinations up to date, he left the flock. He set off for the National Circus School in Châtellerault, where he discovered the Chinese pole, Charles Bukowski, and his unhealthy fascination with “Looney Tunes.” In 2011, after earning his high school diploma, he enrolled at the National Center for Circus Arts (CNAC) in Châlons-en-Champagne. It was there that he met Bruno Dizien and Cedric Paga, who guided him, like brave Pyrenean shepherds, toward his own little transhumance...
Is a jester making an appearance? Time will tell…
Together with three classmates from his class (Justine Berthillot, Andres Labarca, and Frédéri Vernier), he created the Sabordage project, which left him with a few bruises!
In the meantime, he whistles up there on the hill and watches Joe Dassin pick wild roses…