Pax Assasdi is one of the most recognizable voice's in New Zealand comedy.
If you are not familiar with Pax. Get ready- you’re about to meet an awesome human.
He’s a very brief bio: he’s a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and TV host.
He created and starred in a TV show loosely based on his life called “Raised by Refugees.” (which you can stream on Neon)
He’s been on pretty much every TV show a comedian can go on: 7 Days, The Project, and Have You Been Paying Attention?
He’s doing two crowd work shows as part of the 2025 NZ comedy festival. On Thursday 22 and Friday 23rd of May at the Q Theatre in Auckland:
https://nz.patronbase.com/_QTheatre4/Productions/C523/Performances
This conversation is a small part of the Pax Asadi story.
+ His experiences as a child of refugee immigrant parents in New Zealand.
+ How one viral stand-up moment changed his career.
+ The piece of advice from Ursula Carlson has shaped his career.
+ Why has he never had a drop of alcohol.
+ His reflections on being fired from his breakfast radio show after 6 months and much much more.
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