Maysoon Zayid

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5 out of 5

Comedian, Disability Advocate, Bestselling Author

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Cliffside Park, NJ, USA
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Maysoon Zayid Biography

Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She holds a degree from Arizona State University and is a current Princeton University Arts Fellow, where she teaches courses focused on comedy, brand messaging, and collaboration. Zayid co-founded and serves as co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" and has been featured in prominent media outlets including CNN, "The Wall Street Journal," "The New York Times," and "Glamour."

As an established figure in entertainment, Zayid has appeared on notable programs like "60 Minutes," ABC News, and networks such as the Oprah Winfrey Network. Her TED Talk titled "I got 99 problems…palsy is just one," became the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 with over 11 million views. She also delivered another widely recognized talk, "If I Cancan, You Cancan." Zayid has performed extensively in prominent New York clubs and on international stages, headlining tours such as the "Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour" and "The Muslims Are Coming Tour."

Zayid has engaged in various creative pursuits, from acting alongside Adam Sandler in "You Don’t Mess With the Zohan" to participating in New York Fashion Week. She is a recurring character on "General Hospital" and has authored the New York Times bestselling memoir "Find Another Dream." She is currently collaborating with Scholastic on a middle-grade graphic novel titled "Shiny Misfits," scheduled for release in 2024, with an accompanying audiobook distributed by Audible. Zayid's work extends beyond entertainment; she offers a stand-up comedy workshop and uses her platform to discuss a wide range of topics including social justice, disability advocacy, and overcoming adversity. She is based in New Jersey.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/28/2024.

Maysoon Zayid Speaking Topics

  • Arts and Conflict

    Maysoon explores how to use comedy and theater to reach high-risk youth and teach them non-violent self-expression.

  • Growing Up Muslim in America

    Maysoon shares her experiences of growing up Muslim in a country that is afraid of Muslims and growing up American in a family that's afraid of Americans.

  • Survival of the Unfittest

    Maysoon talks about living with, rather than suffering from, disabilities and how to best use something people expect will hold you back to excel.

Maysoon Zayid Videos

  • I got 99 problems... palsy is just one | TED
    "I have cerebral palsy. I shake all the time," Maysoon Zayid announces at the beginning of this exhilarating, hilarious talk. (Really, it's...
  • Maysoon Zayid keynote speech at RootsTech 2022
    Maysoon Zayid's full keynote speech from RootsTech 2022.
  • Comedian Maysoon Zayid Refuses to Let Cerebral Palsy Stop Her Dreams
    We’re talking with inspirational women that you need to know. Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate with cerebral...

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Maysoon Zayid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Arts and Conflict, Growing Up Muslim in America and Survival of the Unfittest. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maysoon Zayid for your event is available upon request. Maysoon Zayid generally travels from Cliffside Park, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Shiza Shahid, Linda Sarsour, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Laura Ling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maysoon Zayid for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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