Ali Siddiq

The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant presents Ali Siddiq.

This Year's COMEDY CENTRAL UP NEXT COMIC TO WATCH, Ali Siddiq, brings the funny to any stage. From appearances on Showtime, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC, TV One, and Centric Comedy All Stars to performances for The Houston Texans, Texas League of Young Voters, Republican Convention Attendees, or sold out comedy venues, Ali engages the crowd presenting hilarious authentic and honest comedic insight on everyday happenings.

Upon establishing himself as a strong performer whose culturally relevant humor penetrated multiple demographics Siddiq expanded his reach through television. Siddiq appeared on four seasons of BET's "Comic View", was a finalist on NBC Universal's "Stand Up for Diversity", appeared in the season finale of HBO's "Def Comedy Jam", appeared on BET's "One Mic Stand" and Bill Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes" which aired on TV One. Adding to the stand up performances, Siddiq has also lent his voice and perspective on TV One's "Washington Watch" with host Roland Martin. This appearance evidenced his commitment to ensuring that his audience learn something as well as laugh. Most recently Ali captivated the national audience through Comedy Central’s Up Next Competition. After winning regional qualifying rounds through selection by Comedy Central executives. Ali was voted the fan favorite through a four day nationwide vote.

Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes Siddiq continuously delivers laughter. As a writer he has received credit on Bounce TV's "Off the Chain"; Showtime's "Chocolate Sundaes," and Showtime presents "Bill Bellamy: Crazy, Sexy, Dirty;" and Affirmative Action Stand Up. Additionally, Siddiq has worked in the capacity of a producer, writer, and voice talent in the production of Houston's Midtown Bail Bonds' commercial series which resulted in a surge of business for the company. Ali Siddiq's goal is to use comedy as a medium that helps the world to engage in conversations and realize that we as a people have more in common then we have different. He states "My philosophy is that happiness is laughter, laughter is comedy and comedy is therapy."