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Azhar Muhammad Usman (born December 23, 1975) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer of Indian descent. [1] [2] He is a former lecturer, community activist and lawyer and has been referred to as the " Ayatollah of Comedy" and "Bin Laughin". [3]
Azhar Usman is a multi-hyphenate standup comedian (actor, writer, producer) from Chicago. He is a Staff Writer & Co-Executive Producer of two critically acclaimed, A24-produced original comedy series: RAMY on Hulu, and MO on Netflix.
Described as "America's Funniest Muslim" by CNN, AZHAR USMAN is among the "500 Most Influential Muslims in the World," according to Georgetown University. Standup comedy icon Dave Chappelle-for whom Azhar has opened over 50 times-commented in 2010: "Azhar Usman is untouchable.
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Official YouTube channel of standup comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and media pirate Azhar Usman.
Azhar Usman performs polished standup at the Muslim Funny Fest 2015 at Comic Strip Live in NYC. Tackling a hacky premise–Muslims in airports–he manages to make it fresh and insightful. Azhar...
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Oct 4, 2022 · Azhar Usman is a comedian and writer who has worked on shows like "Ramy" and "Mo" that portray American Muslims with nuance and humor. He shares his journey of learning about Islam, his role in the writers room, and his views on religious literacy and representation.
Azhar Usman is an outspoken standup comedian, television writer, and creative consultant from Chicago. An American Muslim of Indian descent, he is a former attorney and Internet startup entrepreneur.
