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Maysoon Zayid

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Palestinian-American Actress, Writer, Comedian, Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

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Maysoon Zayid Biography

Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. Of Palestinian descent, she is known as one of America's first Muslim women comedians and the first person ever to perform stand-up in Palestine and Jordan.

She is a graduate of and a Guest Comedian in Residence at Arizona State University. Zayid is the co-founder and 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 a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has most recently appeared on Oprah Winfrey Network’s "In Deep Shift," "60 Minutes," and "ABC News." Zayid had the number one TED Talk of 2014 and was named 1 of 100 Women of 2015 by BBC.

As a professional comedian, Zayid has performed in top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Muslims Are Coming Tour. Zayid appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don’t Mess with the the Zohan and has written for VICE. She walked in New York Fashion Week and is proud to be an ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Zayid is currently developing a comedy series with Hazy Mills Productions called "If I Cancan." Zayid has said repeatedly that she wants to appear on the ABC daytime soap opera "General Hospital," and in June 2019 she debuted in the recurring role of Zahra Amir in the series.

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.

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  • HOW TO BOOK Maysoon Zayid?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Maysoon Zayid for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Maysoon Zayid, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Maysoon Zayid or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Maysoon Zayid?

    Speaking fees for Maysoon Zayid, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Maysoon Zayid charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Maysoon Zayid, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Maysoon Zayid?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Maysoon Zayid for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maysoon Zayid for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Maysoon Zayid or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Maysoon Zayid or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Palestinian-American Actress, Writer, Comedian, Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

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Cliffside Park, NJ, USA
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Maysoon Zayid Biography

Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. Of Palestinian descent, she is known as one of America's first Muslim women comedians and the first person ever to perform stand-up in Palestine and Jordan.

She is a graduate of and a Guest Comedian in Residence at Arizona State University. Zayid is the co-founder and 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 a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has most recently appeared on Oprah Winfrey Network’s "In Deep Shift," "60 Minutes," and "ABC News." Zayid had the number one TED Talk of 2014 and was named 1 of 100 Women of 2015 by BBC.

As a professional comedian, Zayid has performed in top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Muslims Are Coming Tour. Zayid appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don’t Mess with the the Zohan and has written for VICE. She walked in New York Fashion Week and is proud to be an ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Zayid is currently developing a comedy series with Hazy Mills Productions called "If I Cancan." Zayid has said repeatedly that she wants to appear on the ABC daytime soap opera "General Hospital," and in June 2019 she debuted in the recurring role of Zahra Amir in the series.

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

  • 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...
  • Comedian Maysoon Zayid on 'acting disability' | Famous Cast Words
    Comedian Maysoon Zayid introduces herself to audiences as a "Palestinian Muslim virgin with cerebral palsy from New Jersey." And now she's pointing...
  • Maysoon Zayid hoping her new show will help 'mainstream disability'
    Actress, comedian and Disability advocate Maysoon Zayid joins us to talk about her new show, getting more disabled people in entertainment ...

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  • How to book Maysoon Zayid?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Maysoon Zayid for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Maysoon Zayid, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Maysoon Zayid or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Maysoon Zayid?

    Speaking fees for Maysoon Zayid, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Maysoon Zayid charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Maysoon Zayid, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Maysoon Zayid?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Maysoon Zayid for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maysoon Zayid for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Maysoon Zayid or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Maysoon Zayid or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

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, Amy Purdy, Melissa Stockwell, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maysoon Zayid for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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 Speaker Videos

  • 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 palsy. She joins our show with her inspirational...
    Comedian Maysoon Zayid on 'acting disability' | Famous Cast Words
    Comedian Maysoon Zayid introduces herself to audiences as a "Palestinian Muslim virgin with cerebral palsy from New Jersey." And now she's pointing to issues of diversity and inclusion in the...
  • Maysoon Zayid hoping her new show will help 'mainstream disability'
    Actress, comedian and Disability advocate Maysoon Zayid joins us to talk about her new show, getting more disabled people in entertainment ...
    Maysoon Zayid Speaks at the 2018 Watermark Conference for Women
    Actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid speaks in front of a sold-out crowd of 6500 attendees at the 2018 Watermark ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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