Martin Amini is an American stand-up comedian known for his comedic material centered around his experiences growing up mixed in America with immigrant parents.[1] Amini is the founder of Room 808[2] and the Overachievers Comedy Show.[3]

Early life

Amini was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a first-generation child of Bolivian and Iranian immigrant parents.[4][5]

Career

Amini made his television debut on TruTV's Laff Tracks.[6]

In 2020, Martin filmed his stand-up special, "Son of An Ice Cream Man,"[7] at The Kennedy Center.[1][8]

He has performed at Sony Hall.[9][10] Live Nation is bringing him to London in October 2023.[11]

Amini will also tour in 2023 and 2024 with fellow comedian Matt Rife.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Martin Amini Son of an Ice Cream Man | Kennedy Center".
  2. ↑ "New Club, Room 808, Brings Jazz And Comedy To Petworth 5 Nights A Week". DCist. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ↑ "COVID Almost Crushed a DC Comedian's Dream — Until Martin Amini Saw an Empty Storefront's Potential". NBC4 Washington. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ↑ "Bolivian-Iranian Comedian Martin Amini Provides the Kind of Relief We Need Right Now". Remezcla. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  5. ↑ Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina (2023-06-07). "Comic Martin Amini shares his story of perseverance". The Foothills Focus. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  6. ↑ Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks (TV Series 2018– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-06-23
  7. ↑ "Martin Amini Son of an Ice Cream Man | Kennedy Center". The Kennedy Center.
  8. ↑ Greenberg, Rudi (March 19, 2020). "D.C.'s comedy clubs are closed. So watch one of these specials filmed in Washington". The Washington Post.
  9. ↑ "Martin Amini". Sony Hall. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  10. ↑ "Martin Amini". Martin Amini. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  11. ↑ "Martin Amini". Live Nation UK. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  12. ↑ "MoCo Native Martin Amini Announces Tour With Matt Rife". The MoCo Show. 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
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