Dubomedy Arts is an arts school in the MENA region offering professional training in comedy, encompassing stand-up and sketch comedy, improvisation, writing and performance, character development, acting, Arabic comedy, basic circus skills, NYC tap dance and body beats, Emirati language classes.[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 nick name “King of Laughter” by 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 a performing artist: comedian, tap dancer, choreographer and arts educator.[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.
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