The Power of Comedy | Ali Esbai | TEDxSakhir

Ali Esbai known as Ali “fingers” in the stand up comedy world discusses in his TEDxSakhir talk how comedy could be an influential tool in creating negative images about people. He also takes the audience through his journey of how he became one of the pioneers in stand up comedy in a region which had little or no history in such form of entertainment. A journey that faced several obstacles at the beginning especially in a society which prefers seriousness over playfulness as he sees it.
Ali Esbai is a multi-talented Bahraini artist who has become one of the most sought after performers across the region. A stand up comic, writer, voice actor, and martial artist. He has shared stage with a number of international comedy stars like Omid Djalili, Maz Jobrani, and Erik Griffin. Along with most of the regional comedy stars in the Arabian Gulf. He is also the man behind the recently established Misfitz Comedy sketch group. Ali is continuously evolving and enhancing his skills. He is a true believer in human potential.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx