Mishu Hilmy

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Mishu Hilmy
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MediumComedy
NationalityAmerican
Genres Impressionist, sketch comedy, observational comedy, satire, pop-culture [1] [2]
Subject(s) American culture, everyday life, human behavior, pop culture, American politics [3]
Website www.mishuhilmy.com

Mishu Hilmy is an American comedian, writer, actor, impressionist, and playwright. [4] He most recently wrote, performed, and executive produced the Netflix-parody comedy special Trapped in the Netflix. [1] [5] He has contributed to and appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart . In 2014, alongside Eric Simon, he co-wrote the Annoyance Theatre play Good Morning Gitmo . [6] [7]

The Chicago Reader has described Hilmy's humor as "something I happily cannot unsee." [8] The Chicago theater and entertainment industry publication, Performink , stated: "Hilmy’s skill with impressions and interweaving of social commentary form a strong core to this solo sketch show with a definitive voice." [1] His comedy-special included over 30 characters and impressions.

He was part of the Chicago ensemble based comedy theater Under the Gun. [3] [9] [10] While there he performed in a sketch revue alongside Empire's Antoine McKay. [8] Hilmy has also performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, iO Theater, Annoyance Theater and The Second City. [6] In 2016, Hilmy founded The Comedy Fellowship. [11]

Some of his impressions have included Jon Hamm, Martin Scorsese, Adam Driver, and Malcolm Gladwell. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Willett, Bec (December 17, 2017). "Trapped in the Netflix at iO". Performink . Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  2. ↑ LaMagna, Maria (January 21, 2018). "How trading bitcoin could actually ruin your mental health". MarketWatch . Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Jakes, Dan (April 14, 2016). "Out to Get You". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  4. ↑ Fierberg, Ruthie (September 11, 2017). "13 Theatre Works That Responded to 9/11". Playbill . Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  5. ↑ Fox, Matt (Director) (March 15, 2018). Trapped in the Netflix (Documentary Comedy Special). United States: Ohh Maybe.
  6. 1 2 "Annoyance Theatre – People". The Annoyance Theatre. Annoyance Theatre . Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  7. ↑ Hayford, Justin (September 18, 2014). "Good Morning Gitmo". Chicago Reader . Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Cutie, Jena (November 12, 2015). "A Series of Random". Chicago Reader . Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ Wancket, Drew (February 2, 2015). "F%cked up Family Reunion @Under The Gun Theater". Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2020.. Chicago Stage Standard. Retrieved on March 23, 2018
  10. ↑ Hayford, Justin. "Not Suitable for Textbooks". Chicago Reader. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Fellowships". The Comedy Fellowship. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Mishu Hilmy Performs Six Impressions Live". YouTube.com. May 28, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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