The Comedian's Comedian Podcast with Stuart Goldsmith: 480 - Shazia Mirza

Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the country, from SAS Who Dares Wins to QI! In this episode we discuss truth as a foundation in comedy; growing up in Birmingham; life as a teacher; the changing attitudes towards race, religion and gender within the industry; the success of Muslim women in comedy; and how social media can give underrepresented comics an audience.

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