Maz Jobrani is a stellar comedian, writer, and actor. Maz was a series regular on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can often be seen on television’s most popular shows such as GREY’S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. He’s co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack’s THE INTERPRETER, Disney’s DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube’s FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz’s original NETFLIX standup special IMMIGRANT was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He’s also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV.
In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama.
Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy’s in New York.
He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central.
He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME and has given 2 TED Talks. His LA Times Best Selling Book, I’M NOT A TERRORIST BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV, was published by Simon & Schuster. Maz executive produced EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, a documentary about his sister’s battle with breast cancer which is currently available on iTunes.
Maz hosts his own podcast Back to School with Maz Jobrani with the All Things Comedy Network.

Maz joined Stephen to talk about:
What the founder of the Comedy Store Mitzy Shore told Maz he should wear when he became a regular there.
How the Axis of Evil Comedy Group was created.
How Maz grew as a comedian by learning what do do when opening and closing spots having to follow great comedians like Andrew Dice Clay.
The importance of being in the moment and calling out what’s happening beyond the stage.
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See Maz perform LIVE Nov 10-12th at the Tempe Improv!
https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/41038


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