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YASMIN ELHADY

TV Personality, Comedian, Matchmaker, Lawyer for Good

   Inspiring Women   

   Thought Leaders  

   Social Justice  

   College & University   

   Corporate Culture  

   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  

   Emcee  

   Faith  

   Fashion  

   Humor  

   Story Telling  

   Reality TV   

   Women's Empowerment   

Yasmin Elhady Biography at a Glance

  • Star of Hulu’s highly anticipated series Muslim Matchmaker where she hilariously navigates cultural identity and relationships.

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  • Notable TV Appearances: Featured on Peacock/NBC’s True Story with Ed Helms and Randall Park and Apple TV’s Little America, which profiled her life story.

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  • Stand-Up Comedy Highlights:

    • Performed on stages worldwide, including the Kennedy Center and Netflix’s Is A Joke festival in LA, additionally touring throughout the UK, Sweden, Canada and the United States.

    • Elhottie: An Alabama Scorcher—her one-hour comedy special—earned her a spot as a 2022 Laughter Lab finalist in Los Angeles.​

    • Opened/Featured for notable comics including Roy Wood Jr and Zainab Johnson.

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  • Academic Powerhouse: Holds multiple degrees, including a law degree from UCLA and a master’s degree from Princeton.

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  • Veteran DOJ Attorney: Dedicated over a decade to the U.S. Department of Justice, with a career spanning civil rights, public policy, and government leadership, including roles as Chief of Staff and Senior Legal Advisor.

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  • Philanthropic Impact: Emceed events raising $6+ million for various charitable causes.

Critic Review

Maxim Theatre Stockholm

"The real discovery of the night is American comedian Yasmin Elhady. Her appearance in a hijab, a pink glamour dress, and glitter pumps is like a board member stumbling through a wardrobe and ending up at the wrong event. Perhaps her background as a lawyer and divorced mother of two is the secret behind her rich material. Of Libyan-Egyptian heritage, with an Afghan co-parent to  her children, whom she refers as "halfghan." Her technique and delivery are exceptional. She manages to be blasé, superior, self-deprecating, and crookedly sarcastic—all at once, about everything. If this had been a full evening with just her on stage, it would have been the comedy highlight of the year."

-Niklas Wahllof

DN Sweden

Biography

Yasmin Elhady is a comedian, attorney, and the host of Muslim Matchmaker on Hulu, where she connects hearts with her signature warmth and humor. Born in Egypt, Yasmin immigrated to the United States at the age of five after her father abstained from his cabinet role in the Gaddafi’s regime, an experience that profoundly shaped her passion for civil rights and social justice. Her work explores identity, faith, culture, and the power of connection through laughter.

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As a standup comedian, Yasmin has toured internationally and performed at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center. Her comedy has been featured on NBC’s True Story with Ed Helms and Randall Park, NPR, Netflix is a Joke Radio, and The Washington Post. She was named a 2022 Yes, And…Laughter Lab finalist for her full hour set combining comedy with social justice. Yasmin has also raised over $7 million for nonprofits since 2016 as an emcee and speaker at major fundraising events.

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In her legal career, Yasmin has tackled civil rights, systemic inequality, and public policy as an Attorney Advisor, Chief of Staff, and Senior Legal Advisor in her 10+ years at the Department of Justice. She holds 5 degrees including earning her law degree from UCLA School of Law and a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University.

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Her story and work reflect her ability to overcome challenges and inspire others, whether she’s dismantling stereotypes on stage or advocating for systemic change in her legal career. Offstage, Yasmin is a devoted mother who balances family life with her career and creative pursuits, proving that resilience and humor go hand in hand.

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