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Maysoon Zayid (Arabic: ميسون زايد) is an American actress and comedian. Of Palestinian descent, she is known as one of America's first Muslim women comedians.
My first graphic novel! Get your copy at your favorite bookstore or on Audible. #3. Be a part of movie magic in Palestine. Help Maysoon create her dream project and revive the film industry in Palestine. Donate Now. You can fit in... or you can stand out! Bay Ann, our star in this graphic novel, is the ultimate misfit.
Apr 16, 2018 · Learn about Maysoon Zayid's origin story, from her traumatic birth to her Broadway debut. She shares how she overcame the challenges of Cerebral Palsy and pursued her passion for comedy and dance.
Maysoon Zayid is an Arab-American comedian who shares her stories of living with cerebral palsy and pursuing her passion for acting and comedy. Watch her funny and inspiring talk at TEDWomen 2013 and learn more about her work and advocacy.
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Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and a Princeton Fellow. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest.
Jan 3, 2014 · "I have cerebral palsy. I shake all the time," Maysoon Zayid announces at the beginning of this exhilarating, hilarious talk. (Really, it's hilarious.) "I'm ...
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Maysoon Zayid is a Palestinian-American comedian who jokes about her life with cerebral palsy and her views on global issues. She co-founded the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival and runs workshops for disabled kids in Palestine.
