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Sabrina Jalees

Comedic Star

Sabrina Jalees
TEDxToronto 2014 - How Living More Honestly Leads to a Better Life
TEDxToronto 2014 - Can Humour Lead to Understanding?
Sabrina Jalees
Speakers' Spotlight Showcase 2009
Sabrina
Sabrina Jalees
Sabrina Jalees
TEDxToronto 2014 - How Living More Honestly Leads to a Better Life
TEDxToronto 2014 - Can Humour Lead to Understanding?
Sabrina Jalees
Speakers' Spotlight Showcase 2009

Sabrina Jalees’s comedy has taken the world by storm. Opening for the likes of Russell Peters and a headliner comic in her own right, Jalees never fails to draw laughter with her shoot-from-the-hip style. As a keynote speaker, Jalees tells her personal story with sincerity and wit, relaying the message that when you own and embrace your individuality, you unlock the transformation from “embarrassed” to “empowered.”

A writer, actor, and comedian, Jalees has written for HBOMax’s Search Party, Netflix’s Big Mouth and Human Resources, Apple’s Fraggle Rock, and more.  She is currently the host of CTV’s new reality show, Farming for Love, and a judge on CTV Comedy Channel’s Roast Battle Canada. Jalees has also appeared in Carol’s Second Act, Transparent, Flashpoint, System Crash, Plastic Makes Perfect, House Party, and The A-List.

Jalees started her career in stand-up comedy at the age of 16, becoming the youngest comic to tour for Yuk Yuks, record a Comedy Now special, and perform at the prestigious Just For Laugh’s Festival. Now a seasoned professional, Jalees has toured North America, England, and South Africa, with her special The Comedy Lineup currently streaming on Netflix. She was also the Toronto Star’s weekly humour columnist for three years, a contender on Last Comic Standing, and has written, performed, and held down the news desk on CBC’s iconic This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

  • Shut Up And Do It: A Comedic Kick In The Butt

    “The only difference between having dreams and achieving them is taking real steps towards your goals.”

    This presentation is a clever, motivational blend of advice and stand up comedy delivered through the lens of one of Canada’s fastest rising stars. Sabrina acknowledges that her success as a globally touring speaker, comedian and television personality can solely be credited to her decision to take action early in the game by stepping to her first open mic at the age of 16.

    Sabrina inspires her audience by relaying her stories with sincerity and wit. Aside from the importance of taking action, this talk is largely based on the importance of not only accepting but embracing diversity. Sabrina openly discusses her journey from the shy ethnic girl in a predominantly white neighborhood to not only feeling empowered about her half, Pakistani, half Swiss heritage- but earning a living based on being loud and proud about it.

  • Embracing Diversity

    It was in embracing her own diversity that Sabrina discovered her passion and carved out a career in comedy at the age of 16. During this one hour talk, Sab discusses her experience growing up 1/2 Pakistani, 1/2 Swiss in a predominantly white neighborhood. Touching on issues that range from post-911 Islamaphobia to Ke$ha, from homophobia to the Kardashians. With the funniest parts of her act being tied to things that once made her uncomfortable, Sabrina shares one of the most important lessons she’s learned: In owning and embracing your individuality, you unlock the transformation from ’embarrassed’ to ’empowered’.

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  • Rogers Cable

    Sabrina Jalees, was an excellent addition to our corporate off-site. Her wit, humour, pop culture references and her ability to play off the audience made for a memorable night.

  • Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals

    Just a quick note to tell you how delighted we all were with Sabrina’s help with the Field to Fork event last week. Not only was Sabrina supremely funny – connecting perfectly with our audience of 2000 – but her professsionalism and attention to detail truly added to the quality and success of the event. I very much look forward to working with Sabrina in the future, and would heartily recommend her services to anyone needing a highly skilled, bright, witty, and conscientious Host or MC. You should not hesitate to suggest that your corporate clients use her services.

  • Impact Entrepreneurship Group

    Sabrina is a talented and dynamic comedian. She is able to make things happen for any type of audience. Her keynote performance here at the Impact National Leadership Conference added a very special touch and helped to make our event an unforgettable one. There’s no doubt that Sabrina Jalees is a bright spot in our country’s next generation of entertainers.

  • McMaster University

    Sabrina was wonderful, the students loved her! She was super personable and easy going, I would definitely recommend her for other speaking engagements. Thanks so much for all of your help in bringing her in.

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