people
Challenging Extremist
Ideology and Muslim
Stereotypes
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Interview by Sanam Tavassoli
iF Magazine Reporter
MAZ JOBRANI is an Iranian-American
stand-up comedian and actor with an impressive repertoire. He has performed stand-up
all over the world, including many stints in the
Middle East where he also performed for the
KIng of Jordan. In 2016, he performed at the
White House and had the honor of introducing Michelle Obama. He has had three ShowTime specials, Brown and Friendly, I Come in
Peace, and most recently, I’m Not a Terrorist,
but I’ve Played One on TV, which is now an LA
Times bestseller. Maz is a regular panelist on
NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and has given
two TED Talks. Maz was recently invited to
the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
to discuss his book I’m Not a Terrorist, but I’ve
Played One on TV and iF Magazine had the
privilege to sit down with him for a few minutes.
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