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Sharief Homsi
Stand-up comedian from Damascus and a founding member of Styria, who shares personal stories about performing under and after the Assad regime.
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Jan 18, 2026
• 1h 1min
879: A Christian and a Muslim Walk Into a Bar
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Eamon Ogana, a reporter who traveled with the Syrian comedy troupe Styria, joins stand-up comedian Sharief Homsi and co-founder Maliki Mardonali. They explore the thrill and risk of performing comedy in post-Assad Syria, discussing the challenges of testing boundaries in conservative cities like Hama. Sharief shares his journey from a past in prison to comedy. The troupe faces cancellations, government pressure, and public outcry as they strive for artistic freedom, finding laughter amid a fragile new reality.
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