Ali Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian comedian.
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Ali Sultan
(he/him)
About
Ali Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian comedian seen on Comedy Central, Donttell, and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has 1.5 million views on YouTube.
Medium: Comedy
Ali on His Project
Brown in a Small Town follows Afro-Yemeni comedian Ali Sultan as he performs standup and interacts with people in conservative small towns, showcasing how humor can fight stereotypes and open up conversations. Part stand up, part documentary, this project seeks to uplift the humanity of all participants and serve as a bridging tool during a time of intense political divide.
