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“You’ve Got to Keep a Sense of Humor in These Times”–Arab-American Comics Speak Out

StoryNovember 17, 2003
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    The first ever Arab-American Comedy Festival is opening tonight in New York City. The not-for-profit event will showcase Arab-American performers, writers and filmmakers. Three of them join us in our studio to talk about life as an Arab-American in a post Sept. 11 America.

    • Najla Said, an actress and founding member of Nibras, an Arab-American theatre collective.
    • Maysoon Zayid, an actress comedian and activist.
    • Dean Obeidallah, a former lawyer turned stand-up comic.

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