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Media Gallery
The following is a gallery of publications featuring Mona Aburmishan and her work within the comedy, entertainment and wellness industires.
Mona’s kids
A former Chicago comedian teaches Palestinian youth in a West Bank refugee camp how to rock the mike.
How comedy unoccupied me | Mona Aburmishan |
TEDxAlQudsUniversity
• September 2022
International stand-up comedian and social scientist, Mona Aburmishan takes an opportunity to deliver from behind the laughter with her thesis “if laughter is medicine; then is the comedy club the hospital and comedians are the physicians?” Moreover - what should we be expecting from our celebrities and academic influencers globally, when both are capable of much more!
Overcoming Mediocrity - Featuring Mona Aburmishan
Overcoming Mediocrity is a project, developed by Christie Ruffino and the Dynamic Professional Women’s Network, Inc., intended to provide women with a platform to share their stories of encouragement, inspiration, and prosperity. This tenth book in the series is a unique collection of stories from empowered women who have overcome great odds to create their own lives of significance. These stories are aimed to inspire and encourage women to realize their true potential.
Maqluba - Award Winning Short Film
A story about family, fatherhood, and food, told from the eyes of a grieving son. - FEATURING: Mona Aburmishan as the Mother.
The Comedy Bowl TONIGHT
The Comedy Bowl is a bi-monthly, all-ages comedy and trivia show held at Diversey Rock-N-Bowl in Chicago (2211 W. Diversey Pkwy). Every other Tuesday during the season, we bring you four national touring comedians, each with their unique humor, along with themed trivia that keeps the night interactive and fun. Past themes have included “Chicago’s World’s Fair,” “Black History Month,” and “Women in Sports.”
Audience members can join the action by submitting raffle tickets for a chance to participate in trivia rounds. Answer on your own, “Poll the Audience,” or “Phone a Comic” for help! Winners receive fun prizes.
The night wraps up with a Lip Sync competition—decided by audience applause—and a quick mini dance party to end on a high note! Shows are family-friendly, start between 8-8:30pm, and finish by 10pm. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughs, trivia, and prizes!
Audience members can join the action by submitting raffle tickets for a chance to participate in trivia rounds. Answer on your own, “Poll the Audience,” or “Phone a Comic” for help! Winners receive fun prizes.
The night wraps up with a Lip Sync competition—decided by audience applause—and a quick mini dance party to end on a high note! Shows are family-friendly, start between 8-8:30pm, and finish by 10pm. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughs, trivia, and prizes!
Palestine in America: FEATURING MONA ABURMISHAN
Comedian Mona Aburmishan Loves To Make Her Community Laugh
Rebellious Magazine: FEATURING MONA ABURMISHAN
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Mona Aburmishan Is All About Audience Unity
Renowned Palestinian-American Comic Mona Aburmishan at Bethlehem University
Mona Aburmishan, a renowned Palestinian-American stand-up comic and comedic speaker from Chicago, was invited by Ms. Paola Handal in the English Department at Bethlehem University to speak to the students on Monday, 5 June 2023.
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