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Mohanad Elshieky Live at Denver Comedy Underground

Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan, has been featured on Comedy Central, and has toured with Pop Up Magazine. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s “Unprotected Sets” and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics.

Mohanad, who is currently a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, has a special skill for making you laugh at the seemingly unlaughable. The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy,” and he's been featured on podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save The People and Harmontown. Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing.

05/15/2026 9:45 PM

Door Time: 8:45 PM

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Mohanad Elshieky is a New York–based, Libyan-born comedian whose calm, conversational style hides some of the sharpest political and cultural commentary in stand-up today. With a deceptively laid-back delivery and razor-smart perspective, Mohanad blends personal storytelling with incisive humor that consistently surprises audiences.

He made his national television debut on Conan, followed by appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, and Don’t Tell Comedy. Mohanad has also toured nationally with the critically acclaimed storytelling phenomenon Pop-Up Magazine, bringing his thoughtful, story-driven comedy to audiences across the country.

Beyond the stage, Mohanad is a writer and consultant for the hit political podcast Lovett or Leave It, and previously co-hosted Lemonada Media’s podcast I’m Sorry. His work has been featured in Kumail Nanjiani’s Little America, and he previously served as a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. In 2018, he appeared on Epix’s Unprotected Sets and was named one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics.

A favorite of comedy fans who appreciate smart, nuanced material, Mohanad has also been featured on popular podcasts including Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save the People, and Harmontown. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy.”

Seeing Mohanad Elshieky at Denver Comedy Underground means experiencing one of stand-up’s smartest voices in a room designed for precision, connection, and big laughs. If you love thoughtful comedy delivered by a master of the craft, this is the comedy show in Denver you don’t want to miss.

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Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan, has been featured on Comedy Central, and has toured with Pop Up Magazine. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s “Unprotected Sets” and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics.

Mohanad, who is currently a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, has a special skill for making you laugh at the seemingly unlaughable. The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy,” and he's been featured on podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save The People and Harmontown. Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing.