Ismael Loutfi

Ismael Loutfi
Born1992 or 1993 (age 33–34)
OccupationComedian

Ismael Loutfi (born 1992 or 1993) is an American comedian.

Life and career

Loutfi grew up in Ocala, Florida. He is of Syrian descent. He began performing stand-up comedy at age 18. After his father's death in 2020, he created a one-man show, Heavenly Baba, about his relationship with his father and his father's eccentric promotion of Islam through messages on his decorated Pontiac Grand Prix.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Inniss, Tom (July 17, 2025). "Interview with comedian Ismael Loutfi". Voice. Upstart Projects. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ Bennett, Steve (March 26, 2026). "Ismael Loutfi: Heavenly Baba". Chortle. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ Pandya, Hershal (August 10, 2026). "Who's Laughing Now? The comedians redefining the Arab joke with cheeky irreverence". Vulture. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ Culwell-Block, Logan (March 11, 2026). "Ismael Loutfi Comedy Solo Show Heavenly Baba Sets SoHo Playhouse Bow". Playbill. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  5. ↑ Musa, Suha (April 16, 2026). "Heavenly Baba: Ismael Loutfi's bold one-man show on faith, comedy, and the father who refused to blend in". The New Arab. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe (April 10, 2026). "Interview: How ISMAEL LOUTFI: HEAVENLY BABA is 'A Show About Authenticity at the End of the Day'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Fringe review: Ismael Loutfi reflects on Islam in fantastic comedy". The National. August 21, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2026.