Firas Shamieh
Stand-up comedian from Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง
About Firas Shamieh
Firas Shamieh is a Lebanese stand-up comedian whose material focuses on Lebanon's political dysfunction and the everyday absurdities of life in the country. He is part of Beirut's underground stand-up scene built around the awk.word comedy platform, appearing on its stand-up showcases alongside fellow comedians including Sam Ghazal and Tony Khoury. Shamieh is counted among a wave of Lebanese comedians who used stand-up to help audiences process anxiety during Lebanon's economic collapse and political crises, performing in a style described by observers as irreverent and sarcastic.
In 2020, he was among the comedians taking part in an awk.word comedy night at KED Beirut in the Karantina neighborhood.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Firas Shamieh's comedy about?
Firas Shamieh is a Lebanese stand-up comedian whose material deals with the political dysfunction of Lebanon and the everyday absurdities of life there.
Where does Firas Shamieh perform?
He is part of the underground stand-up scene in Beirut built around the awk.word comedy platform, appearing on its showcases with comedians such as Sam Ghazal and Tony Khoury.
How would you describe Firas Shamieh's style?
Observers describe his style as irreverent and sarcastic, and he is counted among the Lebanese comedians who used stand-up to help audiences through the economic collapse and political crises.
