“Funniest Palestinian-American lesbian comedian on the planet.”

— Unrelatable People Magazine

Janan started comedy in Houston in 2018, where she spent a few years performing in clubs, founding and co-running the well received JK Fridays Show series, and releasing a popular 4-season podcast, BYOBlanket, with her wife. She’s featured for acts such as Ronny Chieng, Nimesh Patel, Maria Bamford, Mo Amer, Rosebud Baker, and Kristin Key.

She’s a Palestinian redneck comedian and yoga teacher from Texas. While she is an anomaly as a person, audiences relate to her story as that kid that just wants so badly to fit in and be cool. As a result, she consistently over dresses and has fashionable haircuts. Janan’s style of humor is silly, witty, and sarcastic.

Credits:

Finalist, Houston’s Funniest Comedian Contest, 2019

Finalist, Funniest Person in Houston, 2024

Queer Comedy Fest, 2025

Oakland Comedy Fest, 2025

Winner, Outsmart Magazine’s Gayest and Greatest Favorite Female Comedian, 2025

Past feature comedian for: Ronny Chieng, Maria Bamford, Kristin Key, Mo Amer, and similar acts