Comedian Ahmed Ahmed to appear at Denison

Date of Event: February 23, 2013

Posted: February 15, 2013

GRANVILLE, Ohio—Comedian and actor Ahmed Ahmed will appear at Denison University at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Roost on the third floor of Slayter Hall (200 Ridge Road). The comedian is known for his stand-up routines and his appearances on Comedy Central, the Comedy Store and the Comedy Cellar. The event, sponsored by the Middle Eastern Cultural Organization, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jenn Reyes at reyes_j1@denison.edu or visit www.denison.edu.

Ahmed was born in Helwan, Egypt, before immigrating to Riverside, Calif. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and can be seen in such films and television shows as "Iron Man," "You Don’t Mess With The Zohan," "Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Calendar Listing:

CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— Comedian and actor Ahmed Ahmed at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23. on the third floor of Slayter Hall (200 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jenn Reyes at reyes_j1@denison.edu or visit www.denison.edu.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For press inquiries:

Name: Ginny Sharkey
Position Title: Media Relations
Primary Email: sharkeyv@denison.edu
Business Phone: (740) 587-6266

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