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Nasser Al-Rayess is Syrian-American and goes by the Shawarma King — a nickname that captures exactly what his comedy is doing. He makes the Arab-American experience funny in the specific, knowing way that only works if you have lived it. Immigration, family, pop culture, the news, being Arab in a room that doesn't quite know what to do with you — all of it, sharp and fast, with no translation required.
His touring show "Habiiibi Nights" runs internationally — Dubai, New York, LA, Chicago, San Francisco — blending stand-up with Arabic music and the atmosphere of a traditional Arab gathering. It is a night out and a cultural experience in one room. Over 1 million followers across platforms, 550K+ on Instagram alone. He released "Be My Shawarma" in February 2024 — a song — because of course he did.