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First-Ever Middle Eastern Comedy Festival


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In an effort to ”use comedy to change stereotypes in film and television,” the first-ever Middle Eastern Comedy Festival is set to kickoff on September 22nd, 2009 in Los Angeles. 

The group of stand-up comedians, actors, writers, and directors consists of: Persian, Israeli, Arab, and Armenian talent.

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Max Amini and Friends Comedy Tour: Coming to DC!


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Clear your calendars!

Max Amini and Friends are coming to Bethesda Theatre on October 23rd and 24th, 2009 @ 8:00 pm!

Max’s “friends” include: Remy, (a local Virginian–Arlington to be exact–and is the famed YouTube content creator behind viral sensations like; ”McDonald’s: The Rap”, “Hey There Khalilah”, “A-R-A-B”, “Arlington: The Rap“, and “Tabbouleh Song”) Vincent Oshana, and Monrok.

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How to Win a Cosmic War: Reza Aslan on John Stewart’s Daily Show


Did you see Reza Aslan on the Daily Show?

Click here to watch the ultra-witty and khoshteep (handsome) author of  How to Win a Cosmic War: God, Globalization, and the End of War on Terror, Reza Aslan, on the Daily Show with John Stewart.

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Iranian-American Comedy Central: Max Amini


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Are you ready for another one?

We are! And we’re about to share the laughter with you.

As part of Maz Jobrani’s famed Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, Max Amini’s witty comedic style stands out in stand up.  Read the full story

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