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Tez Ilyas
Comedy
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Explore the nuances of identity and culture through humor with Tez Ilyas, speaker, comedian, and writer.
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Tez Ilyas is an icon in British comedy. He gained recognition in 2015 with his debut stand-up show, TEZ Talks, which sold out at the Soho Theatre. This success led to a Radio 4 series based on the show, which was quickly renewed for a second series.
In 2016, his follow-up show, Made in Britain, also sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe, receiving critical acclaim and resulting in a nationwide tour in 2017. His third show, Teztify, continued this trend, offering a mix of topical humour and engaging performances to enthusiastic audiences.
Tez has made numerous appearances on popular television programmes, including Live at The Apollo, The Last Leg, Mock the Week, and Live From the BBC. He has also featured on shows like The Chris Ramsey Show, Man Like Mobeen, and Roast Battle, showcasing his versatility and appeal across different formats.
His Channel 4 comedy Blap Bounty became the most-watched show in the strand's ten-year history. In 2019, he launched his own satirical sketch series, The Tez O’Clock Show, which received positive reviews.
In 2020, Tez released his first stand-up special, Teztify, recorded live at the Southbank Centre and available exclusively on YouTube. The following year, he announced a new nationwide tour titled Populist.
Book Tez Ilyas for your next event to experience a unique blend of sharp wit and insightful social commentary. His engaging performances resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring laughter and thought-provoking discussions. With a proven track record in stand-up and television, Tez guarantees an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests wanting more.
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Email tez.ilyas@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Tez's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Tez Ilyas performs stand-up built around topical humour and personal narrative, drawing on his experience as a British Muslim to frame social and political commentary. His live shows follow a structured arc, as evidenced by sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe and the Southbank Centre, and he extends the format across television sketch series and radio, demonstrating consistent use of satirical observation as a throughline.
Tez Ilyas performs stand-up comedy, satirical sketch formats, and television panel appearances, suited to live entertainment events and comedy-led corporate or public audiences. His Channel 4 comedy Blap became the most-watched show in the Blap strand's ten-year history, and his stand-up special Teztify was recorded live at the Southbank Centre.
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