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Who am I?
Standup Comedian | Keynote Speaker | Host
Samir Abdul is a Sudanese-born stand-up comedian and Artist-in-Residence at Northwestern University whose sharp, energetic comedy finds humor in culture, immigration, family, and the absurdity of everyday life. A survivor of the Darfur genocide, Samir turns an extraordinary life into hilarious, unexpected storytelling that connects with audiences from all backgrounds.
Samir is the creator and producer of Up’N Coming at The Second City, a fast-growing comedy showcase that has generated more than 3,000 ticket sales.
He has performed at The Second City, Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don’t Tell Comedy, The Den Theatre, and The Laughing Skull, and has toured with America’s Got Talent standout Learnmore Jonasi.
