Ali Siddiq (2017) - Storytelling Secrets, Being Funny vs. Interesting, Professional Comedy Etiquette - a podcast by Joel Byars: Comedian & Author

This is our first interview with Ali back in 2017. He speaks candidly starting comedy in prison, major mistakes of comics and how to tell the perfect story. This is a true masterclass on stand up comedy and the lifestyle that most people never hear about. You will finish this episode with a new perspective on the craft of stand-up.

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Must Hear Moments:



Starting comedy in prison

Social media comics vs. comedians

Comparing comedy to fine art

Stand-up being the most disrespected art form

Green room etiquette

How comics should act off stage

Being funny vs. being interesting

Storytelling secrets

Gradually developing the skill of stand-up

Creating comedy for everyone




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Ali Siddiq's Website:




https://www.alisiddiq.com/



Ali Siddiq's Behind These Bars Comedy Special:




http://www.cc.com/episodes/3o0ox9/stand-up-specials-ali-siddiq--it-s-bigger-than-these-bars-season-1-ep-101




Ali's Social Media:




https://twitter.com/Ali_Speaks




https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/



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