Comedian Maysoon Zayid enthralled audience at AU with Grit and Mirth

Ajman University had a fun-filled Friday, when the campus opened its doors to welcome Maysoon Zayid, a New Jersey-born Palestinian comic, activist, writer and actress. Her grit to live life to the fullest helped her defeat the odds against her since birth. She was at AU as part of her UAE visit, wherein she performed two shows at New York University, Abu Dhabi. The visit culminated with her third performance at a full house at AU.

Students, faculty, staff, guest and residents of the Emirates of Ajman were charmed by her mirth and inspiring persona. A natural-born comedian, she didn’t seem to have any difficulty in keeping her audience in stitches of laughter and glee.

Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of AU, welcomed Maysoon with appreciation for her relentless efforts to change public perceptions of the physically and mentally challenged. He highlighted that her determination in the face of adversity is an ideal example for students who want to pursue their dream careers regardless of obstacles.

The crowd thronged the photo booth for pictures and selfies with Maysoon Zayid after her spectacular performance which included a healthy mix of Arabic sarcasm and English-language jokes about her dramatic life experiences in America and Palestine. Maysoon left the audience with a powerful message: help everyone regardless of abilities or nationalities.