Atheer Yacoub is bringing her hit stand-up comedy show to Toronto ! Get ready for hilariously relatable comedy from the front lines of culture clash – balancing life as a Palestinian in America with the joys of disappointing her traditional Muslim parents. Her mix of silly and dark humour tackles identity, politics, and religion with sharp wit and unexpected twists.

Note: This show is presented entirely in English. Age Restriction: 18+

ABOUT ATHEER
Atheer Yacoub is a New York-based, internationally touring comedian. Her first comedy special, Denied Entry, is streaming on YouTube and SiriusXM. Her half-hour stand-up debuted on Comedy Central Arabia and aired globally across the Middle East. She’s appeared on AXSTV’s Gotham Comedy Live, SF Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and more.

Atheer was a staff writer for multiple shows on Emmy-winning network BRIC TV. She’s also the co-creator of the award-winning FUSE TV show Muslim Girls DTF: Discuss Their Faith, recognized by SeriesFest, Laughter Lab, and The Pop Culture Collaborative.

Presented by MARSM Canada