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Shaparak Shappi Khorsandi – previously performing under the name Shappi – established herself as one of the country’s finest comedians in 2006 with her sell-out Edinburgh show, Asylum Speaker. She is also a published author, keynote speaker, and advocate for human rights.
Her Edinburgh show lead to the publication of her childhood memoirs, A Beginner’s Guide To Acting English, her best-selling literary debut. Her book was described as “very funny…also made me cry” by actress, Dame Emma Thompson.
In typical Shaparak style, this show told the story of how her family were forced to flee Iran and gain asylum in the UK. Her father’s popularity as a satirist attacking the regime has ensured they cannot return to Iran.
As Shaparak says, “obviously there’s free speech in Iran, but little freedom after you’ve spoken.”
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Shaparak (Shappi) Khorsandi followed up her memoirs with Nina Is Not OK, her debut novel, which was described by The Telegraph as “moving, funny, and shocking”.
Her career has seen her appear on countless TV & Radio shows including Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock the Week, I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here, Masterchef, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, Have I Got News For You, Question Time, Pointless Celebrities, and Just a Minute, as well as her own Radio 4 show Shappi Talk.
Her screenwriting debut was in the form of Sky’s Little Crackers, and she has recently been commissioned to write a drama script for BBC Television.
She is proud of being a “spit & sawdust” standup & one of her favourite things is pulling on her wellies, trudging through muddy fields, and performing at every music festival which has a comedy tent – from Glastonbury to Secret Garden Party.
She has received an honorary doctorate from Winchester University for her contribution to the arts and recently received the prestigious James Joyce award from Dublin University.
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Shappi has taken part in the iconic television & live show for Amnesty International, The Secret Policeman’s Ball, as well as several series of Live At The Apollo & Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
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