Fatiha El-Ghorri is a British-Moroccan comedian, writer and actress. Born and bred in London, El-Ghorri writes from the point of view of her diverse heritage with a light-hearted honesty focusing on themes such as identity through family life bridging different cultural experiences.
Early Life and Career
The London-based comic first got her start in comedy through open mic nights and competitions around the capital. She soon came to the attention of many on account of her natural flair and gift for timing – provided slots at some high-profile comedy clubs, such as The Comedy Store and Soho Theatre. She also wrote and performed for BBC Radio 4’s “Newsjack” and “Sketchtopia.”
Comedy Style and Influences
Though she performs it in the same deadpan voice, El-Ghorri continues to mine everyday life for her unstable brand of humor and tackles subjects like online dating with nuance that falls just short of a punchline. Much of her material can be seen through the lens of a British-Moroccan woman, and this allows for some cultural clashes among identities.
Her primary influencers are comedians like Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman, and Eddie Murphy as mentioned by El-Ghorri. They admire them for their candor to not fit in the box, breaking societal constraints and hilariously commenting on issues.
Experience/Projects accomplished to date
In 2023, only two years later, El-Ghorri released her debut comedy special, Growing Up Arab in London – praised for its insightful comedic commentary and universally relatable stories. Special, in particular, has received strong reviews for tackling cultural barriers and incorporating intense personal experiences into the narrative of finding a spot anywhere.
El-Ghorri is also in high demand as a guest on panels and podcasts. They were most recently interviewed on The Guilty Feminist and have made multiple appearances on the popular digital series Queens Of Kings. He has made two appearances as himself on the Sky 1 comedy panel show The Russell Howard Hour Interviewed. Having performed sell-out shows up and down the UK, her popularity amongst fans has grown rapidly with a loyal following across social media.
Upcoming plans and aspirations
El-Ghorri is in the midst of preparing her second comedy special, which she hopes to release by 2024. She is currently writing and creating her own sitcom pilot, drawing inspiration from her upbringing in a multicultural family. El-Ghorri already has her foot in the door, and with that talent, ambition and voice of hers, we’ll be seeing a lot more from this incredible comedic force.
Fatiha El-Ghorri is a British comedy break-out star with an acerbic wit, instigating observational humor and serving up her fresh take on cultural identity. Rooted in a strict utilization of black and white, her work resonates with audiences from all walks of life inspiring controversial conversations about race and religion as well as belonging. Given her talent, zeal and dedication to achieving more El-Ghorri will only go up higher in the years to come.
