Date of Birth: September 7, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Maysoon Zayid is an American actress, comedian, and disability advocate known for her dynamic presence on stage and screen, and for her work in increasing visibility and representation for people with disabilities. Born in New Jersey to Palestinian parents, Maysoon was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth. Despite her condition, she pursued a career in entertainment, breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes along the way. Maysoon graduated from Arizona State University with a BFA in acting. She co-founded the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival in 2003, which has become an annual showcase celebrating Arab-American comedians. As a stand-up comedian, Maysoon has performed in numerous prestigious venues worldwide, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the Hollywood Laugh Factory. In addition to her comedy career, Maysoon has appeared on various television shows including “Law & Order” and “General Hospital.” She is also known for her TED Talk, “I Got 99 Problems… Palsy is Just One,” which has garnered millions of views and brought significant attention to her advocacy work. Her efforts extend to founding “Maysoon’s Kids,” a charity that aims to provide education and medical care to children with disabilities in Palestine.
5 Interesting Facts about Maysoon Zayid
1. Maysoon Zayid is one of America’s first Muslim women comedians.
2. She co-founded the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival in 2003.
3. Her TED Talk, “I Got 99 Problems… Palsy is Just One,” has over 10 million views.
4. She has performed stand-up comedy in various countries around the world, breaking cultural and disability barriers.
5. Maysoon has appeared on television shows such as “Law & Order,” “General Hospital,” and has been a guest on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Maysoon Zayid
1. “Disability is as visual as race. If a wheelchair user can’t play Beyoncé, then Beyoncé can’t play a wheelchair user.”
2. “I’m Palestinian Muslim, I’m female, I’m disabled, and I live in New Jersey.”
3. “My father taught me to believe in myself and never to feel sorry for myself.”
4. “Comedy is my activism. It’s the way I deal with my own pain and the way I share the struggles of my community.”
5. “I always say, if you don’t laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a whole lot longer than you’d like.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Maysoon Zayid’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Maysoon Zayid does not have any children.
Relevant Links
2. [Maysoon Zayid’s Official Website](http://www.maysoon.com/
3. [New York Arab-American Comedy Festival](http://www.arabcomedy.org/
5. [Maysoon Zayid on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0951654/
