KolorGirlz Bio Page: Tissa Hami
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Tissa Hami is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. Her unique act and fresh perspective on life as an Iranian-American woman leave audiences in shock and awe. From Islamic fundamentalists to white liberals to good old-fashioned racists, no one is safe from Tissa's sharp wit. Tissa, who performs in Islamic hijab, hopes her comedy will help break down stereotypes about Muslim women and foster understanding between Iranians and Americans.
Tissa grew up in a traditional Iranian family in a predominantly white suburb of Boston. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in international affairs from Ivy League universities. Her parents are thrilled that she is using her expensive education to pursue a career in comedy.
People who disapprove of her act will be taken hostage.
Tissa has been featured in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune, as well as on BBC radio and Australian television.
The Sassy Side of Tissa:
People ask me why there aren't more female Muslim stand-up comics. I didn't want the competition so I stoned them.
“Sassy, sexual, sarcastic…. she spins laughter out of anger, turning Islamic stereotypes inside out.”
- Boston Globe Sunday Magazine
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