Jamil abu wardeh biography

Jamil Abu-Wardeh is a comedy impressario taking on a tricky task – bringing standup comedy to the Middle East. He tells us that humor is a great way to bridge our differences – we need to take our responsibilities seriously, but not ourselves.

We need to laugh at ourselves before others can laugh with us.

Abu-Wardeh was working in television in London. The best talent comes from the standup comedy circuit, where if you do well, you “kill” and do poorly, you “bomb”.

Jamil abu wardeh biography

No wonder George W. Bush is such a hero to standup comics.

The Axis of Evil comedy troupe involves three comedians from the Middle East. Abu-Wardeh’s goal was to bring these guys to the Middle East and help recruit and train local talent in Dubai.

But the management he was working with just didn’t get it. Fortunately, “good things happen to those who procrastinate”, and two years later, a new French CEO was more receptive. And now there’s a Korean who spe