Yasemin Sakallıoğlu

Yasemin Sakallioglu is a Turkish stand-up comedian, screenwriter, actress, and author born on April 22, 1988. Known by her stage name Rizeli Yasemin, she grew up in Istanbul but traces her roots to the Black Sea city of Rize on her mother's side. Her comedy blends regional accent humor, sharp observational wit, and a feminist perspective that resonates with millions of Turkish women. She rose to national fame through viral social media videos, particularly her imitations of her Rize-accented mother.

Sakallioglu built her career through the BKM Mutfak comedy platform, Turkey's leading stand-up incubator. Her signature show 'Dogru Koca Nasil Secilir?' (How to Choose the Right Husband?) ran for four consecutive sold-out seasons, attracting over 50,000 spectators in 2023 alone. On February 20, 2024, she made history as the first comedian - male or female - to perform a stand-up show at Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul, drawing a crowd of 10,000 people. She was also the first female comedian to perform at Harbiye Open-Air Theater. Her 2025 international tour included dates in Amsterdam (February 2025) and New Jersey, USA, confirming her status as Turkey's leading female stand-up voice.

Yasemin Sakallioglu tours extensively both in Turkey and internationally, with shows across Europe and North America targeting the Turkish diaspora. Her performances typically run 90 to 120 minutes and sell out rapidly in major venues. Turkish communities in Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, and Belgium regularly host her shows. Tickets are available through BKM Online and local promoters in each city.