In this special series at East Tea Can, comedian Hassan Phills talks about how stand-up comedy helped him grow and connect with people. He also explains how he made a space for the Muslim community by listening to fans who wanted to see his shows but didn’t feel comfortable at bars. Hassan shares the important skills he’s learned through comedy—like how to understand a crowd and get better at what you do—and shows how comedy can help everyone connect, adapt, and grow.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) How Hassan Phills Got Into Stand up?
(05:18) How do you get better at your art and GROW as a creative?
(20:30) Let’s talk about labels in the industry (i.e. Muslim Comedian or Toronto Comedian?) and the dream
(24:00) Identifying a Market Gap: Meeting the Needs of the Muslim Community and Fans
(31:00) How to win over an audience?
(35:00) Conclusion
You can learn more about Hassan Phills @hassanphills Special thanks to East Tea Can for the amazing hospitality! Check them out at https://eastteacan.com
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