Dubomedy

Dubomedy Arts is an arts school in the MENA region offering professional training in acting, Arabic comedy, basic circus skills, body beats, character development, Emirati language, improvisation, NYC tap dance, performance, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and writing.[1][2] It was founded on April 1, 2008, by comedian Mina Liccione and stand-up comedian and producer Ali Al Sayed.

Ali Al Sayed

Co-founder Ali Al Sayed is a comedian in the MENA region and serves as Dubai's first local professional comedian.[3] He has been recognized as "one of the most influential comedians in the world" by Toastmasters International Magazine[4] and earned the nickname the “King of Laughter” from Rolling Stone ME.[5] Al Sayed is the founder of local entertainment company Viva Arts, is the co-director of Dubomedy Arts, and the producer of the Dubai International Comedy Carnival in the MENA region.[6]

Mina Liccione

Co-founder Mina Liccione is an arts educator, choreographer, comedian, performing artist, and tap dancer.[7]

DIPAF

In 2010, Dubomedy launched the first international performing arts festival in the UAE titled the Dubomedy International Performing Arts Festival (DIPAF).[8]

References

1. "Dubai's comedy and Urban Arts Industry celebrates with Dubomedy". Pressbox.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
2. "Dubomedy | Features". Live Work Explore. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
3. Hot 100 2011 - Ali Al Sayed and Mina Liccione. (2011, February 21). Retrieved June 25, 2012, from Ahlan: http://www.ahlanlive.com/hot-100-2011-ali-al-sayed-mina-liccione-101403.html
4. Kushner, M. (2011, December 1). Keeping It Funny. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from Toastmaster Magazine: http://magazines.toastmasters.org/publication/?i=88861&p=17
5. Abbas, D. (2012, May 16). Sunday Afternoon with Ali Al Sayed. Retrieved June 26, 2012, from Rolling Stone: http://www.rollingstoneme.com/intern/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114 Archived 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
6. Fahim, S. (2011, May 1). Dubomedy: Meet the Comics Behind the Region's First Comedy Art School. Retrieved June 27, 2012, from Khaleej Esque: http://www.khaleejesque.com/2011/05/entertainment/dubomedy-meet-the-comics-behind-the-regions-first-comedy-arts-school/
7. Biography. (n.d.) Archived 2011-09-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 1, 2012, from Mina Liccione official page
8. "DIPAF 2011". Dipaf.com. 2011-12-03. Retrieved 2012-03-19.