Negin Farsad, a multifaceted individual, has garnered recognition for her exceptional comedic skills and social justice activism. She has been named one of the 50 Funniest Women by the Huffington Post and one of the 10 Best Feminist Comedians by Paper Magazine, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the comedy world.
In addition to her comedic prowess, Farsad has made a significant impact through her work in social justice. She was selected as a TEDFellow for her efforts in using comedy as a tool for social change and even gave a TEDTalk, becoming the first comedian to do so. Her work has also been recognized through her authorship of the memoir-meets-social-justice-comedy manifesto, "How To Make White People Laugh", which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for Humor and recommended by Oprah Magazine.
As a multifaceted individual, Farsad is also a skilled writer, director, and actor. She is the host of the popular political comedy podcast, Fake the Nation, on the Earwolf network, and a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Her television appearances include the current season of Nat Geo's Year Million, the upcoming season of HBO's High Maintenance, and the last season of Netflix's Chelsea Handler Show.
Farsad has also made a name for herself in the film industry, having written, directed, and starred in the romantic comedy, 3rd Street Blackout, starring Janeane Garofalo, Ed Weeks, and John Hodgman. The film is now available on Amazon. She has also directed and produced the feature films, The Muslims Are Coming! and Nerdcore Rising, both of which feature notable stars such as Jon Stewart, David Cross, and Lewis Black.
As a writer, Farsad has contributed to various publications, including The Guardian, The Daily Beast, Oprah Magazine, and Indiewire. Her work has also been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, PBS, IFC, Nickelodeon, and other networks.
Farsad's journey in comedy began in a rather unexpected way. She started her career as a policy advisor for the City of New York, earning degrees from Cornell and Columbia University.
