Apr 12, 2024
Ahmed Al-kadri! Comedian! Friend! Guy with a new special called "Special Not Special"! Delight!
Here are some words straight from Ahmed's press release:
Yemeni-American comedian, Ahmed Al-kadri is poised to release his
first comedy special, Special Not Special on February 24th via
YouTube. As a Yemeni-American navigating the cultural maze of an
immigrant household in Dallas, Texas, Ahmed brings his striking
goofy charm to tales that span the spectrum of life's absurdities
from taking mushrooms at a Lizzo concert and playing Taboo with his
brothers to the comedic nuances of dual cultural identities. The
hour offers the telling of uproarious misadventures involving
drug-dealing escapades, dating mishaps, and a slew of other silly
situations as Ahmed turns the ordinary into the
extraordinary.
In his own words the special “really just answers the question “who
is Ahmed Al-kadri.” But Special Not Special is more than just
laughs; it's a rollercoaster ride through the complexities of
growing up Yemeni-American, where every moment, whether it's
special or not, is infused with Ahmed's unique brand of humor and
cultural identity. Said Al-kadri:
“The motivation behind this special stems from a desire to bridge
cultural gaps through laughter. Comedy has a remarkable ability to
transcend boundaries and connect people on a human level. Writing
this material involved mining my own life for humorous anecdotes,
embracing vulnerability, and finding the universal truths in the
specifics of my experiences.”
Ahmed Al-kadri is a Yemeni-American comedian based in LA. As a
young child in Dallas, Ahmed dreamed of being an accountant, but
his immigrant parents forced him to be a comedian instead. Ahmed
started developing his comedy skills early, doing impressions of
his mom’s Turkish soap operas and Mr. Bean, as well as spot-on
imitations of his sister and brothers. Ahmed’s father was an
extrovert who loved to help people. Ahmed credits this as one of
the reasons he relates so well to everyone- his house was always
full of visitors who his parents were hosting; often offering a
place to sleep if it was needed. Consequently, Ahmed was one of
those kids who was friends with everybody, memorizing one-liners
from his dad and trying them out on the kids at school the next
day. Between go-kart races and soccer with his five siblings, Ahmed
had a classic American childhood, playing “ding-dong ditch” and
throwing Taco Bell sauce packets at cars.
He started his career in 2016 taking an improv class at Dallas
Comedy House and has been hooked ever since. He has performed in
numerous improv, sketch, and stand up comedy shows at his old
stomping grounds. With his improv troupe, Sunglow, he headlined
Dallas Comedy House on weekends and traveled across the country
performing in various comedy festivals before moving to Los Angeles
in 2018 to pursue a career in Stand Up. Over the last year, Ahmed
has gained a following on TikTok and Instagram with some of his
most notable work such as "Roommates with Anxiety" , "F-Boi Rehab",
or "Arab at an Indian Wedding" ; his was content featured on
Buzzfeed and DankMemes. You may recognize him on Fox's Love
Connection or “Liam” from the series “David
Diamondhands.”
Special Not Special is now available on YouTube for free.
And THAT'S what it is! Myq here again, letting you know that this
is only the first HALF of our conversation. For the second bonus
half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or click on over here to
Patreon! Thanks so much all!