Negin Farsad

Negin Farsad (born March 24, 1978) is an Iranian-American comedian, actress, writer, and filmmaker based in New York City. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she was raised in Palm Springs, California. Farsad attended Cornell University, majoring in government and theater arts, and later pursued a master's degree in race relations from Columbia University. Initially working as a policy advisor for the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Farsad later decided to pursue a career in comedy. She founded her own production company, Vaguely Qualified Productions, and has since made appearances in various TV shows and movies, showcasing her comedic talents.