About Martin Amini
Martin Amini is an American stand-up comedian whose material draws heavily on his upbringing in the United States as the child of immigrant parents from mixed cultural backgrounds. His comedy incorporates crowd work as a significant element, and he has described his approach to the craft in terms of connection and relationship - earning him the informal title of the cupid of stand-up comedy, a label he attributes to the personal inspiration he draws from his own marriage.
Amini is the founder of Room 808, a comedy club that was named one of the best comedy venues in its city by The Washington Post in 2024.
Videos (67)
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45:00Usama Siddiquee on Blowing Up After Kevin Hart's Funny AF, Tour Life & Staying Grounded
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1:29Being Brown in 2026 Usama Siddiquee
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0:33Thoughts on Matt Rife Usama Siddiquee
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1:10Transforming his Dads Mexican Restaurant Martin Amini
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1:26:31Eagle Witt on Turning Down Fame, His Anxiety Spiral & the Frank Ocean Career Plan |Martin Amini Show
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53:14Winston Hodges on Going Viral, Kevin Hart's Funny AF & Headlining His First Tour
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0:44Advice to comedians/artists Usama Siddiquee
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0:44Doing Open Mics Martin Amini
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1:17Usama discusses dating life
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0:49Having Roomates Martin Amini
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1:26Usama Siddiquee on Kevin Harts Funny AF
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1:04:37DC Mayoral Candidate Janeese Lewis George On Crime, Housing & The Future of DC
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1:57Why DC isn't like New York Martin Amini Show
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0:30Woman Sports in DC Martin Amini Show
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57:24He Left a Comment on Logan Paul's Video… Then Got Invited to the Wedding
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0:58Running for DC Mayor Janeese Lewis George
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1:23Chris Rock on Funny AF Martin Amini
833 views
1:35She had never seen a 12 year old in a casket Martin Amini Show
833 views
1:13Who should the Wizards Pick in the Draft? Martin Amini
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1:08Favorite Rappers Janeese Lewis George
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0:53Growing up on Kennedy Street in DC The Martin Amini Show
732 views
0:26DC is a city of Creatives Martin Amini Show
711 views
1:00The Hardest Working Comedian Winston Hodges
701 views
1:29Reaching Gen Z Voters Martin Amini Show
672 viewsFrequently asked questions
What is Martin Amini's comedy about?
Martin Amini is an American stand-up comedian whose material draws heavily on growing up in the United States as the child of immigrants from mixed cultural backgrounds.
Does Martin Amini do crowd work?
Yes. Crowd work is a big part of his act, and he describes his approach to comedy in terms of connection and relationship.
Why is Martin Amini called the cupid of stand-up comedy?
The informal nickname comes from the way Martin Amini frames his comedy around connection and relationships.
What is Room 808?
Room 808 is a comedy club founded by Martin Amini, which The Washington Post named one of the best comedy venues in its city in 2024.
