Maysoon Zayid Biography

Maysoon Zayid is an American actress and comedian. She is well recognized for being one of America’s first Muslim women comedians. She was also the first person to ever perform stand-up in Palestine and Jordan.

Zayid contributes three months a year in the Palestinian territories, managing an arts program for disabled and orphaned children in refugee camps. She assists the children to use art to deal with trauma and bridge the gap between disabled and non-disabled children. Eighty percent of the funding for the camps comes from her comedy work.

10 Facts  About Maysoon Zayid

Maysoon Zayid Age

Zayid is 47 years as of 2021. She was born on September 7, 1974, in New Jersey, USA.  She celebrates her birthday on Sept  7th every year. Her birth sign is Virgo.

Maysoon Zayid Height

Maysoon stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Zayid Education

When it comes to her academics, Zayid earned her BFA in acting from Arizona State University.  When the school held auditions for And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, Zayid was confident she’d be chosen to play the lead character a girl with cerebral palsy. Instead, an able-bodied student got the part. 

Maysoon Zayid Parents

She was born and brought up by Palestinian parents in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Zayid grew up spending summers at the West Bank. After doing our research, details about her parent’s names and occupations are not available and it is also not known if she has any siblings.

Maysoon Zayid Husband, Married

Zayid is a married woman. She has never disclosed the actual name of her husband although she refers to him as Chefugee. This section will be updated when details of her husband come up.

Maysoon Zayid Wedding

The happy couple tied the knot in 2016. Although Zayid did not want a wedding, she had no choice but to play along for the sake of all disabled brides and grooms who would come after me. She has a final guest list of 400 people.

Each of her parents invited 150 people to her wedding. She was left with 100 invites since Chefugee knew absolutely no one in America at the time of their nuptials. Zayid gave her bridesmaids fashion freedom. His dad looked dapper in a suit and traditional Palestinian headdress.

Her mother wore white, which was perfect since this party was obviously for her and not for me. Zayid also wore white.

Maysoon Zayid Pregnant

Their no reports of Zayid being pregnant as of now.  It is therefore not known whether she is preg or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Maysoon Zayid Net Worth

Zayid’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a comedian. Through her various sources of income,  she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Maysoon Zayid Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Maysoon

Maysoon Zayid Wiki

• Full Names: Maysoon Zayid
• Popular As: Maysoon
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Comedian
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity:  Not Available
• Religion:  Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Maysoon Zayid Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 47 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: September 7, 1974
• Place of Birth: New Jersey, USA
• Birthday: September 7th

Maysoon Zayid Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Not Known
• Weight: Not Known
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size:  Not Available
• Dress Size:  Not Available
• Breast Size:  Not Available
• Waist Size:  Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Maysoon Zayid Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Available
• Children:  Sons ( TBA) Daughter(s) (TBA)

Maysoon Zayid Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under Review
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income:  Under Review

Maysoon Zayid House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars:  Car Brand to be Updated

Maysoon Zayid Comedian

In 2003, Zayid paired with fellow comedian and Paramus native Dean Obeidallah to launch the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival. During her early acting years, she found her disability and ethnicity repeatedly limiting her advancement.

Zayid later moved on to stand-up. She started being featured at New York’s top clubs, including Caroline’s, Gotham, and Stand Up NY, where she takes on serious topics such as terrorism and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

In late 2006, Zayid started off her one-woman show Little American Whore (LAW) at Los Angeles’s Comedy Central stage. The show was produced and directed by Kathy Najimy. In 2008, LAW’s screenplay was chosen for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Production started with Zayid as the lead in the fall of 2009.

She later has a role in the 2008 Adam Sandler film, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan. Zayid regularly tours alone or as a special guest on the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. She also co-hosts the radio show Fann Majnoon with Obeidallah.

Maysoon Zayid Disability | Palsy

She was born with cerebral palsy. Zayid described herself in a BBC interview as “a Palestinian Muslim virgin with cerebral palsy, from New Jersey, who is an actress, comedian, and activist”. She walked in New York Fashion Week and is proud to be an ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Maysoon Zayid General Hospital

Zayid had frequently dreamed of appearing on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital. In June 2019 she debuted in the recurring role of Zahra Amir in the series.

Maysoon Zayid Book

Find Another Dream, written and performed by Zayid, is the true story of how a Muslim Jersey girl with cerebral palsy created her own path to stardom.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maysoon Zayid

Who is Maysoon Zayid?

Zayid is an American actress and comedian. She is well recognized for being one of America’s first Muslim women comedians.

How old is Maysoon Zayid?

Zayid is 46 years as of 2020. She was born on September 7, 1974, in New Jersey, USA.

How tall is Maysoon Zayid?

Zayid has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Maysoon Zayid Married?

Zayid is a married woman. She has never disclosed the actual name of her husband although she refers to him as Chefugee. This section will be updated when details of her husband com

How much is Maysoon Zayid worth?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

How much does Maysoon Zayid make?

She has not disclosed any information about the amount of money she makes on a monthly or annual basis.

Where does Maysoon Zayid live?

Zayid is a resident of  New Jerse, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Maysoon Zayid dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Maysoon Zayid Now?

Zayid is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, Despite Cerebral Palsy, Comedian Zayid Never Thought She Was Different. She is pursuing a career as an actress and Comedian.

Maysoon Zayid Social Media Contacts

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• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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