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Tehran Von Ghasri, known simply as Tehran, is an American comedian, writer, and actor. He is also a popular personality on TV, radio, and podcasts. Tehran was born and grew up in Washington D.C.. His family background is both African-American and Persian.

Tehran started his career by hosting TV shows and organizing special events. He is multilingual, which means he speaks several languages. He performs stand-up comedy mainly in English for audiences in the US. But he also performs in Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, and French for international audiences.

Early Life and Education

Tehran Von Ghasri was born in Washington D.C. His father was an immigrant from Iran, and his mother was African-American. They met while they were in college.

His parents named him "Tehran" after the capital city of Iran. They chose this name to remind him of his Persian roots. They also liked that the name sounded African-American. Tehran studied at George Mason University. He earned degrees in International Politics, Communications, and Economics. He also has a law degree (J.D.) from Georgetown Law.

Comedy Career

Tehran was inspired to become a comedian by his friend Max Amini. He also got encouragement from Maz Jobrani after seeing him perform in 2012. Maz Jobrani told him to move to Los Angeles to pursue comedy full-time.

Early TV and Radio Work

Tehran hosted his own radio and TV shows on Persian language channels like Rangarang and Tapesh. He became very popular in the Iranian community around the world. This happened after he appeared on the show Parazit on VOA Persian.

After gaining fame in the Iranian community, Tehran started working in American and international markets. He became a main host on Take Part Live, a daily talk show about social and political topics on Pivot. This led to a big role on the Fox TV show "So Me".

Film and Television Roles

Tehran has been in several TV shows and movies. These include Dane Cook's American Typecast and Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece, directed by Sean Stone. He also appeared in Maz Jobrani's movie Jimmy Vestvood.

He has hosted many "aftershows" for popular series. These include Fox's Empire and Marvel's Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D.. He was also a regular guest on AfterBuzz TV podcasts from 2015 to 2020. Tehran has hosted events like San Diego Comic-Con and Los Angeles Comic Con.

Stand-up Comedy and Shows

Tehran performs stand-up comedy all over the world. He has participated in big comedy festivals like Just For Laughs and Netflix is a Joke. He is a favorite performer at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles.

He created and hosts "Comedy Bazaar," which is the longest-running comedy show focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). He also hosts "Tehran Thursday" weekly, one of Hollywood's longest-running comedy shows. During the Covid shutdown, Tehran hosted a daily comedy show with actor Craig Robinson.

Comedy Style and Message

Tehran's comedy style is often compared to a mix of Dave Chappelle and Maz Jobrani. He often works and tours with Maz Jobrani. He is known for his social commentary, making funny but important points. He always has new material for his shows.

Tehran has created many shows that promote world peace, tolerance, and unity. A notable example is Comedy 4 Peace. This show aims to bring people together from the Middle East and North Africa. It especially focuses on peaceful relations between Israel and Palestine. Tehran is very active in fighting against injustice and oppression around the world. He says his own life journey and cultural background inspire his comedy. He uses laughter to help unite people.

Filmography

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

Other Projects

See also

• Craig Robinson
• Dave Chappelle
• Matt Rife
• Max Amini
• Maz Jobrani
• Mo Amer
• Omid Djalili
• Ramy Youssef
• Shappi Khorsandi
• Tiffany Haddish
• Zarna Garg
• List of Iranian Americans