Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the country, from SAS ‘Who dares Wins’ to QI!

In this episode we discuss truth as a foundation in comedy, growing up in Birmingham, life as a teacher, the changing attitudes towards race, religion and gender within the industry, the success of Muslim Women in comedy and how social media can give underrepresented comics an audience.

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