More Than a Punchline.
GUEST SPEAKER
&
CULTURAL COMMENTATOR
As a Palestinian-American artist and producer, Marena Riyad brings a distinctive perspective to conversations on culture, identity, and the arts.
Through speaking engagements, panel discussions, and post-show Q&As, she combines personal experience, artistic insight, and humor to engage audiences in meaningful conversation.
WHAT I BRING
TO THE ROOM
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Growing up Palestinian and navigating life between cultures has shaped how I understand identity, belonging, and the stories we inherit. I bring a personal perspective to conversations about displacement, cultural identity, and what it means to find your place between worlds.
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From comedy and acting to creating my theatrical work MAJENIN-A Palestinian Love Story, my artistic practice has become a way to explore personal and collective experiences. I speak about the power of storytelling, making art from lived experience, and finding room for complexity, joy, and humor in difficult narratives.
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Humor has always been part of how I process the world around me. As a Palestinian-American comedian, I use comedy to challenge assumptions, navigate uncomfortable subjects, and open conversations that might otherwise be difficult to begin.
Panel Discussions
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Guest Speaking
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Post Show Q&A
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Event Hosting & Moderation
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Panel Discussions ~ Guest Speaking ~ Post Show Q&A ~ Event Hosting & Moderation ~
YOUR EVENT.
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.
Available for speaking engagements, panels, and live discussions.