HOUGHTON -- The Rozsa Center welcomes the hysterical comedian Tissa Hami to our stage for two performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 27, and Saturday, Mar. 28. Tissa is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. Her unique act and fresh perspective on life as an Iranian-American woman leave audiences in shock and awe.
From Islamic fundamentalists to white liberals to good old-fashioned racists, no one is safe from Tissa's sharp wit. She hopes her comedy will help break down stereotypes about Muslim women and foster understanding between Iranians and Americans.
The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine raves, "Sassy, sexual, sarcastic... she spins laughter out of anger, turning Islamic stereotypes inside out." And Newsweek International says, "She fearlessly tackles the hot-button issues."
Tissa grew up in a traditional Iranian family in a predominantly white suburb of Boston. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in international affairs from Ivy League universities. Her parents are thrilled that she is using her expensive education to pursue a career in comedy. But her mother insists that it’s not too late for her to go to medical school.
People who disapprove of her act will be taken hostage.
Check out Tissa’s website at www.tissahami.com.
Sponsored by the James and Margaret Black Endowment.
Ticket prices for the general public are $25 and $20; MTU student prices are $20 and $15 (MTU student ID required).
To purchase tickets contact the Rozsa Box Office at 487-3200, The Central Ticket Office (SDC) at 487-2073, Tech Express (MUB) at 487-3308 or go online at tickets.mtu.edu. No refunds, exchanges, or late seating, please.
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