Mary Basmadjian is an Armenian-American standup comedian, actor, writer and producer. She has been a fixture of the Los Angeles comedy circuit for 10 years and recently rose to fame with her hilariously accurate reflection of the Armenian diaspora subculture.

Her nuanced approach articulates the immigrant experience in a way that transcends cultural barriers. Her depictions of ‘Vartush’ and ‘Piso’ which are referenced in the podcast could be viewed at Mary’s popular Instagram fee @marybasmadjian
Mary lives, works and produces from Los Angeles California and is available to travel for events. Please, visit her website www.marybasmadjiancomedy.com
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