34. Tehran: The Trojan Philosopher

Comedian Tehran and I dig into "freedom of speech, pushing thoughs, pushing the envelope, broadening horizons to absurdity and bringing everyone together." Follow: @iamtehranhttps://www.iamtehran.com/IMDBWork with Jessica: On-Camera CoachingCreate on-camera and in-person confidence by learning techniques from Hollywood Acting Coach Jessica Payne. Learn more here.Creator's Challenge: Awkward in PublicHave an improvised conversation with a friend where you say the most awkward thing and "yes and" and go along with the conversation, trying not to break.Bio & IntroMy guest, Tehran, is a comedian, actor, and entertainer. Tehran has a residency at the Laugh Factory on Sunset in Hollywood. Tehran was born in DC but named after the capital of Iran. He leans in to his 1/2 Black 1/2 Persian background in his comedy. He has his law degree and a background in economics and political science, so his comedy on racial relations is incisive and inclusive. Tehran is a TV and radio host. He has also acted in several film projects including Dane Cook's American Typecast which I really enjoyed. He regularly tours with with Maz Jobrani. I caught them recently at Flappers, and Tehran's comed pulls audiences with the light jokes teasing the bro in the front row and then makes us rethink core assumptions about the Mideast Crisis in the next breath. He inspires me with how he devotes a lot of energy to shows and tours with a focus on world peace and uniting people together through laughter.MentionedMaz JobraniMikey WinfieldDane CookRachel BloomChris RockDave ChapelleWanda SykesLouis C.K.Chris D'EliaWhoopie GoldbergTed DansonPatrick StewartCreator's Cafe with Jessica Payne of Kika LabsHost Jessica Payne of Kika Labs breaks down the subtle and the sublime of the creative process with inspiring artists at the Creator's Cafe. Find out more info on the show and host Jessica Payne.Offering creative strategy, performance coaching, and more! www.kikalabs.comMore info and resources at   | www.kikalabs.comWatch the video podcast on YouTube | YouTube Creator's Cafe Podcast PlaylistFollow the Show | @creatorscafebykikalabsFacebook Group | Creator's Cafe by Kika LabsTranscripts and YouTube Links at |  www.kikalabs.com/creators-cafe-shownotesTheme MusicOur theme music is composed and performed by Kyle deTarnowsky.www.kyledetarnowskymusic.com