Maz Jobrani
Maz Jobrani returns to the DC Improv for a special-event stand-up engagement in the main room. The comedian and actor brings material from his international performing career, streaming specials, television work, films, and personal experiences.
Jobrani recently released *The Birds and the Bees*, a stand-up special available on YouTube. His other specials include the Netflix original *Immigrant*, filmed at the Kennedy Center, and three Showtime specials: *Brown and Friendly*, *I Come in Peace*, and *I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One on TV*.
His acting credits include the role of Fawz on CBS’s *Superior Donuts*, along with appearances in *Grey’s Anatomy*, *Curb Your Enthusiasm*, *Better Off Ted*, *Last Man Standing*, and *Shameless*. He has also appeared regularly on *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert* and *The Late Late Show with James Corden*. His film work includes the title role in the award-winning independent comedy *Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero*, which he co-wrote and co-produced, as well as roles in *The Interpreter*, Disney’s *Descendants*, and *Friday After Next*.
Jobrani was a founding member of the *Axis of Evil* comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a recurring panelist on NPR’s *Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!*, has delivered two TED Talks, hosted the 45th International Emmys in New York, and gave the keynote address at UC Berkeley’s 2017 graduation. In 2016, he performed at the White House and introduced Michelle Obama. He is also the author of the Los Angeles Times best-selling book *I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One on TV* and executive produced the documentary *Everything Must Change*, about his sister’s battle with breast cancer.
When: December 3–5
Showtimes: Thursday at 7:00 PM; Friday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; Saturday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Tickets: $50.50 for general admission or $72 for VIP preferred seating closer to the stage. Prices include service charges.
Lineup: Maz Jobrani; additional featuring performers are listed as TBA.
Venue: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Format: Main room special event
Contact: 202.296.7008 or support@dcimprov.com
Social: Instagram, @mazjobrani