The Woman Who Helped Build Dubai Comedy | Mina Liccione

What does it take to help build an entire comedy scene from the ground up?In this episode of The Rice Pudding Project, Amin sits down with Mina Liccione — comedian, performer, educator, and one of the driving forces behind Dubai’s stand-up comedy movement.From performing internationally with STOMP to co-founding Dubomedy and helping shape the UAE’s comedy and improv scene, Mina shares the realities of carving out a creative life in a city that was still discovering its entertainment identity. The conversation dives into performance, reinvention, resilience, teaching comedy, creative discipline, cultural differences, and the power of humour to connect people.This episode is packed with stories about building community, finding your voice, navigating failure, and staying creative in an industry that constantly evolves.If you enjoy conversations about comedy, creativity, entrepreneurship, performance, and personal growth — this episode is for you.Subscribe for more long-form conversations with comedians, creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and inspiring people from around the world.Watch more episodes here:The Rice Pudding Project YouTube Channel#MinaLiccione #DubaiComedy #StandUpComedy #ComedyPodcast #RicePuddingProject #Dubai #ComedyScene #ImprovComedy #Podcast #CreativeJourney #Comedian #UAEComedy #Dubomedy #Storytelling #Performance #MiddleEastComedy