Ellie Jokar

Ellie Jokar, born January 5, 1980, in Tehran, Iran, is a Danish rapper, stand-up comedian and actress. Her family fled Iran and she came to Denmark at around age four, following the Iranian Revolution. She began rapping at age 13 and later trained as a marketing economist.

Jokar became known in Denmark through the satirical television show Det slorer stadig (2013) and the series Iqbal & Superchippen (2016) and Iqbal & Den Indiske Juvel (2018). In 2018, she toured with her one-woman stage show Perler for Svin, addressing prejudice and cultural differences between Denmark and Iran alongside broader political themes. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 18, she has spoken publicly about living with the condition, and she is also a prominent voice in Danish LGBT+ discussions. Beyond performing, she has worked with disadvantaged youth and run her own music company.