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| medium = Stand-up, newspaper, television
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| nationality = American
| nationality = [[Americans|American]]
| citizenship = [[Americans|American]]
| education = [[Lincoln High School (Gahanna, Ohio)|Gahanna Lincoln High School]]
| alma_mater = [[Kent State University]]
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–present
| genre = [[Observational comedy]]
| genre = [[Observational comedy]]
| subject = Indian culture, [[Islam in the United States|Muslim American culture]], [[Islamic humour]]
| subject = [[Culture of India|Indian culture]], [[Islam in the United States|Muslim American culture]], [[Islamic humour]]
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'''Aman Ali''' ({{lang-hi|अमान अली}}) (born March 27, 1985) is an American comedian, storyteller, journalist, and writer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://melibeeglobal.com/cultural-tools/live-interview-with-storyteller-and-comedian-aman-ali-feb-10-2017/|title=LIVE Interview with Storyteller and Comedian Aman Ali |publisher=melibeeglobal|year=2007|accessdate=June 6, 2018}}</ref>
'''Aman Ali''' ([[Hindi]]: अमन अली, [[Urdu]]: امان علی, born March 27, 1985) is an American comedian, storyteller, journalist, and writer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://melibeeglobal.com/cultural-tools/live-interview-with-storyteller-and-comedian-aman-ali-feb-10-2017/|title=LIVE Interview with Storyteller and Comedian Aman Ali |publisher=melibeeglobal|year=2007|accessdate=June 6, 2018}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Ali was born and raised in [[Reynoldsburg, Ohio|Reynoldsburg]], Ohio, United States.<ref name="funnymentalists">{{cite web|url=http://www.funnymentalists.com/comics_amanali.html|title=Aman Ali|publisher=bhutia|year=2011|accessdate=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924084840/http://funnymentalists.com/comics_amanali.html|archive-date=September 24, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He attended [[Lincoln High School (Gahanna, Ohio)|Gahanna Lincoln High School]]. In 2006, he graduated from [[Kent State University]] with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.<ref name="journalism">{{cite web|url=http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/people/amanali2000/|title=About Aman Ali|publisher=kdmc|year=2007|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626112957/http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/people/amanali2000/|archive-date=June 26, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Ali was born and raised in [[Reynoldsburg, Ohio|Reynoldsburg]], [[Ohio]], [[United States]] into an [[Immigration_to_the_United_States|immigrant]] [[Indian Americans|Indian]] [[Islam in the United States|muslim]] family.<ref name="funnymentalists">{{cite web|url=http://www.funnymentalists.com/comics_amanali.html|title=Aman Ali|publisher=bhutia|year=2011|accessdate=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924084840/http://funnymentalists.com/comics_amanali.html|archive-date=September 24, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He attended [[Lincoln High School (Gahanna, Ohio)|Gahanna Lincoln High School]]. In 2006, he graduated from [[Kent State University]] with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.<ref name="journalism">{{cite web|url=http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/people/amanali2000/|title=About Aman Ali|publisher=kdmc|year=2007|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626112957/http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/people/amanali2000/|archive-date=June 26, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


His parents are from [[India]]. His father first came to the United States in the 1960s,<ref name="usembassybrussels">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qWWzAsrpvY|title=Interview with US comedian Aman Ali|publisher=usembassybrussels|date=April 24, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> his mother came to the United States in the 1970s.<ref name="mudra">{{cite web|url=http://mudra.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=c87aad3887a7d136cdf5|title=AMAZING Indian Comedian – Aman Ali|publisher=bhutia|date=January 16, 2010|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222259/http://mudra.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=c87aad3887a7d136cdf5|archive-date=December 2, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He has four brothers.<ref name="newrochelletalk"/><ref name="pittstate">{{cite news |url=http://www.pittstate.edu/press-media/detail.dot?id=e4c59cd7-1068-4040-9299-668fd23a9dfd|title=Aman Ali: A young American-Muslim voice|location=Pittsburg|publisher=Pittsburg State University|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref>
His parents are from [[India]]. His father first came to the United States in the 1960s,<ref name="usembassybrussels">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qWWzAsrpvY|title=Interview with US comedian Aman Ali|publisher=usembassybrussels|date=April 24, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> his mother came to the United States in the 1970s.<ref name="mudra">{{cite web|url=http://mudra.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=c87aad3887a7d136cdf5|title=AMAZING Indian Comedian – Aman Ali|publisher=bhutia|date=January 16, 2010|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202222259/http://mudra.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=c87aad3887a7d136cdf5|archive-date=December 2, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He has four brothers.<ref name="newrochelletalk"/><ref name="pittstate">{{cite news |url=http://www.pittstate.edu/press-media/detail.dot?id=e4c59cd7-1068-4040-9299-668fd23a9dfd|title=Aman Ali: A young American-Muslim voice|location=Pittsburg|publisher=Pittsburg State University|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref>
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==Journalism career==
==Journalism career==
Ali started his career as a multimedia producer and reporter in Washington, D.C. for [[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]] in [[Capitol Hill]], Washington D.C. and then worked for Gannett news in New York before writing for Reuters.<ref name="journalism"/>
Ali started his career as a multimedia producer and reporter in [[Washington, D.C.]] for [[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]] in the [[Capitol Hill]] neighborhood and then worked for Gannett news in New York before writing for Reuters.<ref name="journalism"/>


He has travelled across the United States covering presidential races,<ref name="funnymentalists"/> [[Hurricane Katrina]] recovery efforts in [[New Orleans]], and hula festivals in Hawaii.
He has travelled across the United States covering presidential races,<ref name="funnymentalists"/> [[Hurricane Katrina]] recovery efforts in [[New Orleans]], and hula festivals in Hawaii.
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==Stand-up career==
==Stand-up career==
In 2007, Ali moved to New York City. He has traveled all over the world and regularly performs shows at comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters all around the United States. He has opened for [[Dave Chappelle]] and other acclaimed comedians working in the industry today.<ref name="newrochelletalk"/>
In 2007, Ali moved to [[New York City]]. He has traveled all over the world and regularly performs shows at comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters all around the United States. He has opened for [[Dave Chappelle]] and other acclaimed comedians working in the industry today.<ref name="newrochelletalk"/>


In 2012, he performed in England,<ref name="soulcityarts">{{cite web |url=http://soulcityarts.com/events/past-events/aman-ali-comes-to-the-hubb/|title=Aman Ali Returns to the Hubb!|publisher=Soul City Arts|year=2011|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> Denmark, Belgium and Germany.<ref name="nytimes"/>
In 2012, he performed in [[England]],<ref name="soulcityarts">{{cite web |url=http://soulcityarts.com/events/past-events/aman-ali-comes-to-the-hubb/|title=Aman Ali Returns to the Hubb!|publisher=Soul City Arts|year=2011|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> Denmark, Belgium and Germany.<ref name="nytimes"/>


==Storytelling==
==Storytelling==
Ali is also a storyteller who talks about his upbringing as a 20-something [[Muslim]] born and raised in America. His storytelling draws heavily from his upbringing and travels.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/> His jokes cross age, cultural and religious barriers with the intention of bringing people together with his humor.<ref name="funnymentalists"/>
Ali is also a storyteller who talks about his upbringing as a 20-something [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Muslim]] born and raised in America. His storytelling draws heavily from his upbringing and travels.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/> His jokes cross age, cultural and religious barriers with the intention of bringing people together with his humor.<ref name="funnymentalists"/>


In 2009, Ali and his friend, [[Bassam Tariq]], a photographer and filmmaker, co-created ''30 Mosques in 30 Days'', a blog chronicling them visiting a different mosque every day of the 30 days.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/><ref name="morningsun">{{cite news|url=http://www.morningsun.net/news/x422900327/Muslim-comedian-Aman-Ali-entertains-at-Pittsburg-State|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130413223303/http://www.morningsun.net/news/x422900327/Muslim-comedian-Aman-Ali-entertains-at-Pittsburg-State|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 13, 2013|title=Aman Ali|publisher=Morning Sun|access-date=March 1, 2013}}</ref> recording his travels of two Ramadans during which he and his friend visited one mosque a day,<ref name="halalmonk">{{cite news |url=http://www.halalmonk.com/aman-ali-stand-up-islam|title=Stand-up Islam|publisher=Halal Monk|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="thelocal">{{cite news |url=http://www.thelocal.de/society/20120412-41913.html|title=US comedian tells tales from the Mosque|publisher=[[The Local]]|date=April 12, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> telling stories about Muslims in America.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/> In 2010, they changed it to mosques in 30 different states in 30 days.<ref name="morningsun"/> They have been covered by [[CNN]], [[BBC]], [[PBS]] and [[Al Jazeera]].<ref name="halalmonk"/> In 2011, they visited the other 20 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.<ref name="morningsun"/> and they have travelled over 25,000 miles.<ref name="bridgestv">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBAWHvE5-nw|title=Aman Ali Interview |publisher=[[Bridges TV]]|date=February 15, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> In 2012, they also released a series of short films on various facets of Muslim life<ref name="beyondthebox1">{{cite news|url=http://beyondthebox.org/the-sifr-a-global-jam-session/|title=THE SIFR: A Global Jam Session|publisher=Beyond The Box|date=September 11, 2012|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615140747/http://beyondthebox.org/the-sifr-a-global-jam-session/|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> and spread the message on social media.<ref name="beyondthebox2">{{cite news|url=http://beyondthebox.org/experiencing-ramadan-around-the-world/|title=Experiencing Ramadan Around the World|publisher=Beyond The Box|date=August 16, 2012|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615124251/http://beyondthebox.org/experiencing-ramadan-around-the-world/|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
In 2009, Ali and his friend, [[Bassam Tariq]], a photographer and filmmaker, co-created ''30 Mosques in 30 Days'', a blog chronicling them visiting a different mosque every day of the 30 days.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/><ref name="morningsun">{{cite news|url=http://www.morningsun.net/news/x422900327/Muslim-comedian-Aman-Ali-entertains-at-Pittsburg-State|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130413223303/http://www.morningsun.net/news/x422900327/Muslim-comedian-Aman-Ali-entertains-at-Pittsburg-State|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 13, 2013|title=Aman Ali|publisher=Morning Sun|access-date=March 1, 2013}}</ref> recording his travels of two Ramadans during which he and his friend visited one mosque a day,<ref name="halalmonk">{{cite news |url=http://www.halalmonk.com/aman-ali-stand-up-islam|title=Stand-up Islam|publisher=Halal Monk|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name="thelocal">{{cite news |url=http://www.thelocal.de/society/20120412-41913.html|title=US comedian tells tales from the Mosque|publisher=[[The Local]]|date=April 12, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> telling stories about Muslims in America.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/> In 2010, they changed it to mosques in 30 different states in 30 days.<ref name="morningsun"/> They have been covered by [[CNN]], [[BBC]], [[PBS]] and [[Al Jazeera]].<ref name="halalmonk"/> In 2011, they visited the other 20 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.<ref name="morningsun"/> and they have travelled over 25,000 miles.<ref name="bridgestv">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBAWHvE5-nw|title=Aman Ali Interview |publisher=[[Bridges TV]]|date=February 15, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref> In 2012, they also released a series of short films on various facets of Muslim life<ref name="beyondthebox1">{{cite news|url=http://beyondthebox.org/the-sifr-a-global-jam-session/|title=THE SIFR: A Global Jam Session|publisher=Beyond The Box|date=September 11, 2012|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615140747/http://beyondthebox.org/the-sifr-a-global-jam-session/|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> and spread the message on social media.<ref name="beyondthebox2">{{cite news|url=http://beyondthebox.org/experiencing-ramadan-around-the-world/|title=Experiencing Ramadan Around the World|publisher=Beyond The Box|date=August 16, 2012|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615124251/http://beyondthebox.org/experiencing-ramadan-around-the-world/|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Ali lives in New York City [[New York (state)|New York]], United States.<ref name="huffingtonpost"/>
Ali lives in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York State]], [[United States]].<ref name="huffingtonpost"/>


In November 2012, Ali and his mother performed [[Hajj]] (the largest Islamic pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], [[Saudi Arabia]]).<ref name="patheos">{{cite news |url=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/altmuslim/2012/11/comedian-writer-aman-ali-reflects-on-his-hajj-journey/|title=Comedian-Writer Aman Ali Reflects on His Hajj Journey|publisher=Altmuslim|date=November 5, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref>
In November 2012, Ali and his mother performed [[Hajj]] (the largest Islamic pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], [[Saudi Arabia]]).<ref name="patheos">{{cite news |url=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/altmuslim/2012/11/comedian-writer-aman-ali-reflects-on-his-hajj-journey/|title=Comedian-Writer Aman Ali Reflects on His Hajj Journey|publisher=Altmuslim|date=November 5, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}</ref>

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Aman Ali
Born (1985-03-27) March 27, 1985 (age 39)
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S.
MediumStand-up, newspaper, television
NationalityAmerican
EducationGahanna Lincoln High School
Alma materKent State University
Years active2006–present
GenresObservational comedy
Subject(s)Indian culture, Muslim American culture, Islamic humour
Websiteamanali.net

Aman Ali (Hindi: अमन अली, Urdu: امان علی, born March 27, 1985) is an American comedian, storyteller, journalist, and writer.[1]

Early life

Ali was born and raised in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States into an immigrant Indian muslim family.[2] He attended Gahanna Lincoln High School. In 2006, he graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.[3]

His parents are from India. His father first came to the United States in the 1960s,[4] his mother came to the United States in the 1970s.[5] He has four brothers.[6][7]

Ali's father went to college in India, majoring in civil engineering intending to design bridges and roads. He came to America to find better opportunities. He moved to Chicago to pursue a degree in civil engineering. He would take classes during the day and work night shifts at the factory. After being offered a manager position and an opportunity to own doughnut stores, with being newly married and a child on the way, his father left school.[8]

Journalism career

Ali started his career as a multimedia producer and reporter in Washington, D.C. for The Hill in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and then worked for Gannett news in New York before writing for Reuters.[3]

He has travelled across the United States covering presidential races,[2] Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans, and hula festivals in Hawaii.

Ali appeared on media outlets such as CNN,[9][10][11] HBO, ABC News, and NPR.[12]

Ali has written articles for newspapers and magazines in the greater New York City area.[6] Ali has also made several appearances on CNN, NPR and many other news outlets.[13]

Ali is currently a Digital Products Specialist for the National Basketball Association.

Stand-up career

In 2007, Ali moved to New York City. He has traveled all over the world and regularly performs shows at comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters all around the United States. He has opened for Dave Chappelle and other acclaimed comedians working in the industry today.[6]

In 2012, he performed in England,[14] Denmark, Belgium and Germany.[8]

Storytelling

Ali is also a storyteller who talks about his upbringing as a 20-something Indian Muslim born and raised in America. His storytelling draws heavily from his upbringing and travels.[12] His jokes cross age, cultural and religious barriers with the intention of bringing people together with his humor.[2]

In 2009, Ali and his friend, Bassam Tariq, a photographer and filmmaker, co-created 30 Mosques in 30 Days, a blog chronicling them visiting a different mosque every day of the 30 days.[12][15] recording his travels of two Ramadans during which he and his friend visited one mosque a day,[16][17] telling stories about Muslims in America.[12] In 2010, they changed it to mosques in 30 different states in 30 days.[15] They have been covered by CNN, BBC, PBS and Al Jazeera.[16] In 2011, they visited the other 20 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.[15] and they have travelled over 25,000 miles.[18] In 2012, they also released a series of short films on various facets of Muslim life[19] and spread the message on social media.[20]

Awards

Ali has received several awards for his reporting including one from the Associated Press in 2010 for his breaking news coverage in New York.[21]

Personal life

Ali lives in New York City, New York State, United States.[12]

In November 2012, Ali and his mother performed Hajj (the largest Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia).[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "LIVE Interview with Storyteller and Comedian Aman Ali". melibeeglobal. 2007. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Aman Ali". bhutia. 2011. Archived from the original on September 24, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "About Aman Ali". kdmc. 2007. Archived from the original on June 26, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Interview with US comedian Aman Ali". usembassybrussels. April 24, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "AMAZING Indian Comedian – Aman Ali". bhutia. January 16, 2010. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c Cox, Robert (September 21, 2009). "No Joke: Journal News' Aman Ali is a Real Comedian". New Rochelle's Talk of the Sound. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "Aman Ali: A young American-Muslim voice". Pittsburg: Pittsburg State University. September 24, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "The Stories of Our Fathers". The New York Times. New York. November 9, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  9. ^ Ali, Aman (September 7, 2011). "My Take: Muslims should stop apologizing for 9/11". CNN. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  10. ^ Ali, Aman (October 1, 2011). "My Take: Muslims should lay off the victim card". CNN. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  11. ^ Ali, Aman (November 15, 2011). "My Take: 'All-American Muslim' doesn't speak for this Muslim". CNN. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  12. ^ a b c d e "Aman Ali". HuffPost. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  13. ^ "Profile". CNN. Archived from the original on December 10, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  14. ^ "Aman Ali Returns to the Hubb!". Soul City Arts. 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  15. ^ a b c "Aman Ali". Morning Sun. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  16. ^ a b "Stand-up Islam". Halal Monk. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  17. ^ "US comedian tells tales from the Mosque". The Local. April 12, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  18. ^ "Aman Ali Interview". Bridges TV. February 15, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  19. ^ "THE SIFR: A Global Jam Session". Beyond The Box. September 11, 2012. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  20. ^ "Experiencing Ramadan Around the World". Beyond The Box. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  21. ^ "ontributors". All American Muslim Men. Retrieved January 1, 2014. Aman Ali
  22. ^ "Comedian-Writer Aman Ali Reflects on His Hajj Journey". Altmuslim. November 5, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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