Negin Farsad
Comedian & Social Activist | Challenging Stereotypes Through Humor
Most recently at TED in 2016.
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Negin Farsad is an Iranian-American comedian, social justice activist, and author. She has created award-winning films and multimedia projects that explore the intersection of race, religion, and politics.
Farsad's TED Talks have reached millions, showcasing her signature style of using humor to confront social issues. As a former policy advisor, she brings a unique perspective to her keynotes, empowering audiences to challenge stereotypes and use laughter as a tool for change.
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A highly scientific taxonomy of haters
TED Fellow Negin Farsad weaves comedy and social commentary to cleverly undercut stereotypes of her culture. In this uproarious talk/stand-up hybrid, Farsad speaks on her documentary, The Muslims Are Coming!, narrates her fight with the MTA in New York and offers a detailed breakdown of the different types of haters she's encountered in her work. "Comedy is one of our best weapons," she says. "We've tried a lot of approaches to social justice, like war and competitive ice dancing -- but a lot of things are still kind of awful. I think it's time we try and tell a really good poop joke."
2 talks, all in 2016
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1 event · 2 appearances · 2016
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