Music & Comedy
Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino Tour
Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and award-winning writer. He is best known for his breakout role in the hit Netflix series Mo, a semi-autobiographical show, and Hulu’s Ramy. Mo received widespread acclaim, landing on The New York Times and NY Magazine‘s Best of 2022 lists and earned him numerous accolades, including a 2022 Gotham Award, an AFI Award, a 2023 Peabody Award, and a Television Academy Honor. He was also nominated for a 2023 Film Independent Award for “Lead Actor in a Special Series.”
Mo’s comedic talents have taken him around the globe, performing in over 27 countries on five continents. He is a staple in the Allah Made Me Funny comedy tour, performing alongside comedians Preacher Moss and Azhar Usman since 2006. Mo’s Netflix comedy specials — Mo Amer:The Vagabond and Mo Amer: Mohammed in Texas — have solidified him as a global comedic force.
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