A comedy solo show about embracing a dead mom, resiliency, Islam, and dumb men.

A “perfectly executed clusterf*ck masterpiece of a life story,” Halal Habibis follows comedian Hanan Issa’s wild journey growing up as a young Muslim woman born and raised in NYC. Having lost her mother at 9 years old, Hanan dives into her childhood and reflects on how the passing of her mother affected her attitude growing up towards love, social relationships, and Islam. This one-woman show playfully explores Hanan’s vast array of battles with religion, grade school bullies, and unsuccessful relationships. Halal Habibis is a vulnerable and hilarious show that highlights the true meaning of resiliency, hope, and delusions in the manifestations of a Lebanese woman.
~~~~~~~
Hanan Issa is a nationally touring comedian and writer born, raised, and based in NYC. She has been featured in the Arab American Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival, and Time Out New York. She opens for renowned comedians such as Sammy Obeid and John Achkar all across the US.
In 2023, Hanan debuted her first solo show, Halal Habibis, which was featured the following year at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival with a highly acclaimed full-month run. She has also taken her solo show across multiple North American cities.