Ali Hassan

Ali Hassan is a multifaceted academic and entertainment professional currently serving as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Drama at Queen's University. Beyond academia, he is a prominent stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality.

• Host of Laugh Out Loud (CBC Radio's hit stand-up comedy show)
• Guest-host on As It Happens (CBC Radio)
• Host of Canada Reads (annual Canadian literature book-battle)
• Toured Canada with solo show Muslim Interrupted
• Featured in 2019 Just for Laughs cross-country tour

Research Interests: His academic focus aligns with his professional expertise in Acting and Comedy, contributing to contemporary theatre studies and performance arts education.

Contact: ah263@queensu.ca