Amer Zahr
Comedian, Writer, & Speaker
Buy Tickets Now!! May 26, 2012

About Amer

Amer is an Arab-American stand-up comedian and writer. Drawing on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian refugees, he finds the humor in everyday cultural situations. As a Palestinian, politics also fall victim to his comedic ways.

He is currently producing his latest tour, "Where Are You From From?" where Amer will be starring with Ahmed Ahmed, a founder of the world-acclaimed "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour." Info on this newest tour can be viewed at 1001Laughs.com.

He has performed on stages & festivals worldwide, and produced and headlined in 2 of his own comedy tours, "1001 Laughs Comedy Tour" & "We're Not White!"

Amer also writes and speaks widely on political and social affairs, and has appeared on radio and television, including ABC's "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher."

Amer has performed throughout North America & the Middle East, including shows in:

  • New York City
  • Washington, DC
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles
  • Chicago
  • Detroit
  • Philadelphia
  • Boston
  • Portland State
  • University of Colorado
  • University of Michigan
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Wooster College
  • University of Connecticut
  • Loyola University - Chicago
  • Stanford University
  • Univ of North Carolina
  • San Diego St Univ
  • Raleigh
  • Cleveland
  • San Diego
  • Pittsburgh
  • Toronto
  • Jerusalem
  • Amman, Jordan
  • Ramallah, Palestine
  • Bethlehem, Palestine
  • Haifa
  • Nazareth
  • Tel Aviv
  • Muscat, Oman

You can always contact Amer at amer@amerzahr.com or via his contact page.

Get in touch with Amer to see how he can bring a fun and unique comedy show to your campus or community.