Bassem Youssef
Keynote Speaker: Egyptian Comedian, Host of the "The Program" & Cardiac Surgeon
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Bassem Youssef Biography
Bassem Youssef, an Egyptian comedian, journalist, and former cardiothoracic surgeon, gained international fame as the creator and host of "Al Bernameg," the first political comedy show in the Middle East. This groundbreaking program, initially a 5-minute online series, rapidly expanded to become the most watched show on Egyptian TV, drawing an average of 40 million viewers weekly. It also made a historic mark as the first internet to TV conversion story in the region and was recognized at South by Southwest for this achievement.
The show's popularity extended globally, with substantial coverage in major international media outlets and Youssef making four appearances on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart, who supported Youssef by guesting on "Al Bernameg" in Cairo. Despite this success, Youssef faced significant political challenges; he was interrogated and faced legal issues under the Muslim Brotherhood regime and subsequent military rule, ultimately leading to the cancellation of his show and his relocation to the United States.
Now residing in Los Angeles, Youssef continues his career in satire and storytelling in a new cultural and linguistic context. Alongside touring for live performances and hosting his podcast "Remade in America," he advocates for a plant-based diet and has authored the bestselling book "Revolution for Dummies." His life and career are also the subjects of the documentary "Tickling Giants."
Youssef's influence and courage have been widely recognized. He was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and received the International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists in 2013. His educational pursuits continued with a role as a Resident Fellow at Harvard’s Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government in January 2015. Moreover, his digital influence is underscored as the YouTube channel for "Al Bernameg" became the first in the MENA region to reach one million subscribers, earning a gold button trophy.
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Bassem Youssef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Comedy, Television & Film, Business, Muslim, Faith & Religion, Culture and Political.
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Bassem Youssef generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Bassem Youssef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Media, Comedy and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Bassem Youssef generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kal Penn, Hasan Minhaj and Alfonso Ribeiro. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bassem Youssef for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Bassem Youssef to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bassem Youssef for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bassem Youssef, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bassem Youssef or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bassem Youssef for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bassem Youssef, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bassem Youssef, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bassem Youssef speak about?
Bassem Youssef is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Comedy, Television & Film, Business, Muslim, Faith & Religion, Culture and Political. -
Where does Bassem Youssef travel from?
Bassem Youssef generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bassem Youssef?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bassem Youssef for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bassem Youssef for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bassem Youssef or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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