Maysoon Zayid
Keynote Speaker: Comedian, Disability Advocate, Bestselling Author
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Categories:Comedy, Acting, Entertainers, Muslim, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Democrat, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Anti-Bullying, Women, TED, Overcoming Adversity, Middle Eastern Heritage, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Mental Health, Health, Social Justice, Culture, Faith & Religion, Civil Rights, Motivational, Inspirational, Entertainment, Women's History Month, Political, College
Maysoon Zayid Biography
Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She holds a degree from Arizona State University and is a current Princeton University Arts Fellow, where she teaches courses focused on comedy, brand messaging, and collaboration. Zayid co-founded and serves as co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" and has been featured in prominent media outlets including CNN, "The Wall Street Journal," "The New York Times," and "Glamour."
As an established figure in entertainment, Zayid has appeared on notable programs like "60 Minutes," ABC News, and networks such as the Oprah Winfrey Network. Her TED Talk titled "I got 99 problems…palsy is just one," became the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 with over 11 million views. She also delivered another widely recognized talk, "If I Cancan, You Cancan." Zayid has performed extensively in prominent New York clubs and on international stages, headlining tours such as the "Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour" and "The Muslims Are Coming Tour."
Zayid has engaged in various creative pursuits, from acting alongside Adam Sandler in "You Don’t Mess With the Zohan" to participating in New York Fashion Week. She is a recurring character on "General Hospital" and has authored the New York Times bestselling memoir "Find Another Dream." She is currently collaborating with Scholastic on a middle-grade graphic novel titled "Shiny Misfits," scheduled for release in 2024, with an accompanying audiobook distributed by Audible. Zayid's work extends beyond entertainment; she offers a stand-up comedy workshop and uses her platform to discuss a wide range of topics including social justice, disability advocacy, and overcoming adversity. She is based in New Jersey.
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Maysoon Zayid Speaking Topics
Maysoon explores how to use comedy and theater to reach high-risk youth and teach them non-violent self-expression.
Maysoon shares her experiences of growing up Muslim in a country that is afraid of Muslims and growing up American in a family that's afraid of Americans.
Maysoon talks about living with, rather than suffering from, disabilities and how to best use something people expect will hold you back to excel.
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How much does it cost to book Maysoon Zayid for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Maysoon Zayid speak about?
Maysoon Zayid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Acting, Entertainers, Muslim, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Democrat, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Anti-Bullying, Women, TED, Overcoming Adversity, Middle Eastern Heritage, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Mental Health, Health, Social Justice, Culture, Faith & Religion, Civil Rights, Motivational, Inspirational, Entertainment, Women's History Month, Political and College.
Where does Maysoon Zayid travel from?
Maysoon Zayid generally travels from Cliffside Park, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Maysoon Zayid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maysoon Zayid 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 Maysoon Zayid 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 Maysoon Zayid 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.
Maysoon Zayid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Acting Speakers and Entertainers. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Maysoon Zayid generally travels from Cliffside Park, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Shiza Shahid and Linda Sarsour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maysoon Zayid for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Maysoon Zayid Speaking Topics
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Arts and Conflict
Maysoon explores how to use comedy and theater to reach high-risk youth and teach them non-violent self-expression.
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Growing Up Muslim in America
Maysoon shares her experiences of growing up Muslim in a country that is afraid of Muslims and growing up American in a family that's afraid of Americans.
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Survival of the Unfittest
Maysoon talks about living with, rather than suffering from, disabilities and how to best use something people expect will hold you back to excel.
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Maysoon Zayid Videos
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Maysoon Zayid Reviews
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Everyone was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. The University gave me a significant number of issues during the planning/paying stages of the event and each time the AAE Team was understanding and made the necessary adjustments. Maysoon was great!
Saint Louis University - May 18 2018 -
Beachbody, LLC - Aug 09 2016
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Maysoon was a complete delight and truly beloved by our coaches. She was a great fit and very well received along with being very easy to work with. Many thanks for working with us and making Maysoon part of our event.
Beach Body - Aug 03 2016 -
"On behalf of the APC team and all of the attendees, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your terrific keynote presentation. We felt it was our most successful conference to date! The audience LOVED you! You connected with the audience the minute you walked onstage and held their attention the entire presentation. Not only did you deliver humor they all enjoyed, but you served as a source of inspiration and motivation. A standing ovation says it all, and you received a rousing one. Also, thank you for staying and talking to so many attendees after your keynote. You certainly were the PERFECT choice for our conference!"
Unknown - Oct 14 2015
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Maysoon Zayid News
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Maysoon Zayid, a Muslim comic with cerebral palsy, performed before the Republican National Convention. And she killed.
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Screenwriter Lindsey Beer is working with Zayid to turn her story into an anthology series.
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Maysoon Zayid: Finding the Humor in Her Disability | Video - ABC ...
Whether being disabled or Muslim, no subject is off limits for comedian Maysoon Zayid.
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How do I book Maysoon Zayid to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maysoon Zayid 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 Maysoon Zayid, 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 Maysoon Zayid or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Maysoon Zayid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Maysoon Zayid, 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 Maysoon Zayid, 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 Maysoon Zayid speak about?
Maysoon Zayid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Acting, Entertainers, Muslim, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Democrat, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Anti-Bullying, Women, TED, Overcoming Adversity, Middle Eastern Heritage, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Mental Health, Health, Social Justice, Culture, Faith & Religion, Civil Rights, Motivational, Inspirational, Entertainment, Women's History Month, Political and College. -
Where does Maysoon Zayid travel from?
Maysoon Zayid generally travels from Cliffside Park, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Maysoon Zayid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maysoon Zayid 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 Maysoon Zayid 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 Maysoon Zayid 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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