Zainab Johnson, photo courtesy of the artist.
TICKETS $40-$60 ($36-$54 FOR MEMBERS)
Zainab Johnson, raised in bustling Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family, brings a riotous reflection of her unique upbringing to her humor. From teaching to starring in hit shows like Upload and 100 Humans, as well as her own Amazon Prime comedy special “Hijabs Off,” Zainab is set to make her Guild Hall debut in this must-see night of comedy.
Opening for Zainab is Sydnee Washington, New York-based comedian, actress, model, and podcaster. Emmy-nominated for Bridesman, the 2023 Winner of the Writers Guild of America Award, and host of the podcast Hobby Hunter, Sydnee is known for her sharp wit and engaging storytelling.
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Zainab Johnson
Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family. After getting a degree in Education and Math and taking a job as a teacher, she quickly learned that she had a different calling. Zainab is currently a series regular on the Amazon Original hit series titled UPLOAD from Greg Daniels, she is one of the hosts for Netflix's show 100 HUMANS, and starred as Dr. Hanniel in the brilliantly written web series AVANT-GUARDIANS. She made her first late night stand up appearance on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, and had breakout appearances on HBO’s ALL DEF COMEDY, NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING, and has performed at the JFL Comedy Festival in Montreal first as a "New Face of Comedy", then as one of "Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch", and most recently on the longest running JFL show "Just For The Culture". She is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Improv, and Laugh Factory in Los Angeles as well as the Comedy Cellar in New York City. Her first hourlong special, Hijabs Off, is now available to stream on Amazon.
https://www.zainabjohnson.com/
Sponsors
Performing Arts programming is supported in part by funding from The Melville Straus Family Endowment, and Monica and Peter Tessler. Music Programming is supported in part by The Ellen and James S. Marcus Endowment for Musical Programming.
Additional support provided by Friends of the Theater: John and Joan D’Addario, Michèle and Steve Pesner, The Schaffner Family Foundation, Jayne Baron Sherman and Deborah Zum, and Susi and Peter Wunsch
Promotional Partners:
Eastville Community Historical Society
Southampton African American Museum
