Zainab Johnson
4 upcoming shows.
Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer who grew up in Harlem as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family. She is currently a series regular on the Amazon Original hit series "Upload" and hosts Netflix's "100 Humans." Her comedy style is described as unique and engaging, drawing from her background and experiences, including her debut hour-long special "Hijabs Off" available on Amazon.
Reviews & press
- The Guardian ↗ — “Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic review – US comic targets gun culture | Edinburgh festival 2025”
- The Scotsman ↗ — “Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic ★★★★ ... Zainab Johnson calls herself “toxically optimistic”, the legacy, perhaps, of a terrible accident she suffered as a teenager”