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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1:16Pupusas Could Solve The Immigration Crisis The Martin Amini Show
669 views
1:16"Teaching Kids With Autism Made Me a Better Comedian "
648 views
0:28Eleanor Holmes Norton is a Boss The Martin Amini Show
648 views
1:01Chris Rock did NOT get the assignment Martin Amini Show
639 views
0:40Best Comedian to Watch in DC? Dave Chappelle
625 views
0:46Ida B Wells impact on Janeese Lewis George
611 views
1:10Protecting Your Mental Health Martin Amini
596 views
1:31Never Give Up Kenyan McDuffie
591 views
1:09Hardest Working Comedian Winston Hodges
563 views
1:09DC The Best City For Comedy Winston Hodges
507 views
1:04How does DC Sports affect the city? Martin Amini
504 views
1:20Message to Small Business Owners The Martin Amini Show
485 views
1:12Favorite Go-Go Band in DC The Martin Amini Show
483 views
1:03The Vision for Washington DC Janeese Lewis George
480 views
2:00Representing the Brown Community Usama Siddiquee
361 views
1:48"11 years in comedy and the pressure never goes away Winston Hodges
350 views
9:02Usama Siddiquee & Martin Amini: What Success Actually Costs
280 views
0:53Don't let HATERS win Usama Siddiquee
268 views
8:46Usama Siddiquee & Martin Amini: From Sad Open Mics to Selling Out Shows
242 views
1:35Black Militant People in 2026 Eagle Witt
239 views
1:31Revitalizing Washington DC Janeese Lewis George
236 views
1:20DC Roots Picnic? Martin Amini
182 views
6:26Usama Siddiquee Gets Real About Family, Fame & Mental Health in Comedy
122 views
1:26Petworth Porchfest in 2026 Martin Amini Show
108 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.
