Join Black Mountain Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the UNLV Student Union Theater for a free conversation event with actor, author, and comedian Maz Jobrani.

Jobrani and BMI's City of Asylum Fellow Maryam Ala Amjadi will discuss their experiences moving through both Iranian and American cultures, and explore how humor can help us move through the world. Attendance is free but reservations are requested. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. 

Maz Jobrani is a globally renowned comedian and actor who performs to packed audiences around the world. Jobrani is known for his role as the lovable “Fawz” on CBS’s Superior Donuts and has appeared on hit shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Shameless, and Last Man Standing. He’s a regular on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Late Late Show with James Corden. His stand-up specials include Immigrant on Netflix and several on Showtime. He’s performed at the White House, hosted the International Emmys, and was a founding member of the Axis of Evil tour. Maz is also a bestselling author, TED speaker, and regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me.