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Isma Almas
Comedy
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Explore the nuances of multiculturalism through humor and gain fresh perspectives with Isma Almas, comedian, cultural commentator, and social advocate.
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Isma Almas is a comedian known for her unique perspective as a British Muslim woman. Born in Bradford and raised between Pakistan and Yorkshire, her comedy reflects her multicultural background.
Isma regularly performs across the UK, including solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Barbican Centre for Stonewall, and Bradford's Literature Festival. She has also entertained audiences on a luxury gay cruise in the Mediterranean.
Isma has received recognition in the comedy scene, winning The First Laugh at the Sheffield Comedy Festival and reaching the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny, as well as the finals of Funny Women. She co-presented the mid-morning show on BBC Radio Leeds for six months, where she interviewed various notable figures. Her approachable style and ability to challenge preconceptions resonate with audiences.
In addition to her stand-up work, Isma is a familiar voice on the BBC Asian Network and has appeared on several podcasts, including Richard Herring's Leicester Sq Podcast, Drunk Women Solving Crime, and Happy Mummy, Happy Baby.
Isma holds a degree in Social Sciences and Social Work. Before her comedy career, she worked in a forensic unit for individuals with significant mental health issues and managed independent fostering agencies. She is also a mother of three, including an adopted child.
For bookings, contact the PepTalk team.
Book Isma Almas for your next event to experience her captivating blend of humour and insight. As a British Muslim woman, she challenges stereotypes with wit, drawing from her rich multicultural background. Her relatable storytelling and engaging presence will leave your audience entertained and inspired. Don’t miss out!
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Email isma.almas@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Isma's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Isma Almas draws on her lived experience as a British Muslim woman raised between Pakistan and Yorkshire to construct her stand-up material, using her multicultural background as the structural foundation for her sets. Her comedy challenges audience preconceptions through personal narrative, a format she has delivered across venues ranging from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to corporate and pride-focused events such as the Barbican Centre for Stonewall.
Isma Almas performs stand-up comedy drawing on her identity as a British Muslim woman, her multicultural Bradford and Pakistan upbringing, and LGBTQ+-inclusive spaces, with credits including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Barbican Centre for Stonewall, and a Mediterranean gay cruise. She won The First Laugh at the Sheffield Comedy Festival and reached the finals of Funny Women and the semi-finals of So You Think You're Funny.
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