Max Amini

Max Amini is a world-renowned comedian, producer, director, and podcaster who
has redefined stand-up comedy in the digital age. As the founder and CEO of
Abstraction Media, he has built a comedy empire from the ground up. With over
25.7 million followers and 5.8 billion views in 2025 alone, he is currently the
most-watched comedian on Instagram globally. His YouTube channel ranks as
the #1 fastest-growing comedy channel in the US, with audiences tuning in from
every country in the world.

Max made history as the first Iranian-American artist to headline Madison Square
Garden and sell out the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. He is also the highest
ticket-selling international comedian in India. His 2025 tour spanned 19 countries,
60 cities, and 150 sold-out shows, with over 200,000 tickets sold.

Born in Tucson, Arizona, Max discovered his comedic voice at the Los Angeles
Improv while studying at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. After
graduating, he became a resident comic at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood,
where his improvisational crowd work and magnetic stage presence made him
one of the fastest-rising talents on the LA comedy circuit.
Today, Max blends cultural storytelling with universal themes, drawing audiences
of all backgrounds into his live shows, which he calls a United Nations of
Comedy. His stand-up special Randomly Selected reached 16 million views in
under six months.

Whether headlining arenas or creating content that travels the globe, Max hears
daily from fans who find comfort and connection in his comedy during life's highs
and lows. He has built his career through passion and purpose, transforming
everyday struggles and family dynamics into performances that prove humor can
heal and unite.