Nasser Al-Rayess

ABOUT NASSER AL-RAYESS

Syrian-American comedian, known for his distinct comedic style and ability to explore and poke fun at his Arab-American identity. His interactive comedy show, "Habiiibi Nights" is touring internationally. He goes by naw_sir on Instagram, where he has earned over 400,000 followers, and has also been dubbed the Shawarma King by fans.

He has been posting his comedy on Instagram since June 2012.

His honest take on pop culture and news, along with observational humor around identity and popular Arab music, have led to his rise in popularity. His comedy show, Habiiibi Nights, blends humor, Arabic music, and the atmosphere of a traditional Arab gathering. His song "Be My Shawarma" was released in February 2024 to favorable acclaim. He has been interviewed by major media outlets such as The New Arab and Al Jazeera, discussing how he uses comedy to speak up for Palestine.

He lives in the U.S. but is of Syrian descent.

On December 12, 2023, he interviewed the cast of Dubai Bling for their new season, including cast mates, Ebraheem Al Samadi , Lojain Omran , Danya Almulla , and Farhana Bodi .