Shaparak Khorsandi
- 50 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Omicron claims more comedy shows
Scores more live comedy shows have been cancelled today as the omicron variant continues to decimate the live industry.
Chortle, 17th December 2021Shaparak Khorsandi interview
Shaparak Khorsandi speaks about how she fully embraced the ladette culture of the era, how times have changed for young women now - and why she dropped 'Shappi' to revert to her full name.
Chortle, 11th December 2021My culture fix: Shaparak Khorsandi
The comedian lets us into her cultural life.
Shaparak Khorsandi, The Times, 11th December 2021Shaparak Khorsandi interview
As a British Iranian woman, getting a start in stand-up was no laughing matter. Now, in a novel inspired by her female relatives, the popular TV star champions working class girls.
Jane Warren, The Daily Express, 18th October 2021Ian Cognito film wins award
A film charting the life and times of controversial British comedian Ian Cognito has won a major award at an American film festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th September 2021Shaparak Khorsandi on Sean Lock
I was in awe of Sean Lock - this is a colossal loss to the world of comedy.
Shaparak Khorsandi, The Independent, 20th August 2021Shaparak Khorsandi: I've just got back from the Fringe
The feel of the festival is very much 'the show must go on'. Audiences pack socially distanced venues, and no one dwells too much on the fact that we have been locked away for so long.
Shaparak Khorsandi, The Independent, 13th August 2021Ealing Comedy Festival 2021 opening gala review
The joy of being back at a gig was palpable for punters and acts alike. The fact it was a glorious summer evening in an attractive park, the craft beer flowing freely, was a bonus.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2021Comedians record NHS charity single
Thirty comedians have recorded a charity single for the NHS. Can't Wait! - created by doctor-turned-comic Simon Brodkin - features Miranda Hart, Harry Hill, David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Jack Dee and Adam Kay among others.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2021Shappi Khorsandi announces UK-wide 2021 and 2022 tour
Her latest stand-up show takes a warts-and-all look back at the 1990s, examining ladette culture, all-night boozing sessions and how the excesses of the time compare with the self-care generation of today.
Kevin Fullerton, The List, 1st July 2021