Amir K
Stand-up comedian · Los Angeles, CA

Amir K

Who Amir K is

Amir K is an Iranian-born stand-up comedian, actor and writer raised in Southern California and based in Los Angeles, whose act blends storytelling, improvisation and character work. Over more than a decade of performing around the world and on television, his credits include MADtv, Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, CBS and MTV, and he toured arenas worldwide with Theo Von. He hosts the podcast Salty Locks with Amir K.

Amir K tour dates 2026

13 shows from 10 October to 16 December 2026 in Irvine, Hollywood, Schaumburg and Pleasanton.

1 more date, to 16 December 2026
  • Wednesday 16 December 2026, 7:30 PM at Hollywood Improv, Hollywood, CA · Tickets ↗

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At a glance

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Came up through
MADtv
Podcasts
Salty Locks with Amir K
On screen
MADtv
Next on stage
10 October 2026 — Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA
Official site
amircomedy.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Podcasts

Where they got their start

Came up the same way

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Comedians like Amir K

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Questions and answers

Where is Amir K performing next?

Saturday 10 October 2026, 7:00 PM at Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA, then 12 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 13 shows from 10 October to 16 December 2026 in Irvine, Hollywood, Schaumburg and Pleasanton.

What podcast do they host?

Salty Locks with Amir K.

What TV shows and films are they in?

MADtv.

Where did they get their start?

MADtv (cast member of its 2016 season on The CW).

Where are they based?

Los Angeles, CA, as their record gives it.

Who are some comedians like them?

Matt Braunger (also came through MADtv), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (also came through MADtv), Aries Spears (also came through MADtv), Bobby Lee (also came through MADtv) and Bryan Callen (also came through MADtv).

Are you Amir K?

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026