Meet Salma

Salma Hindy is a first-generation Egyptian-Canadian Comedian, Writer, Actor and Performer who has recently moved to New York City. Salma has opened for Ken Jeong, Ramy Youssef, Beth Stelling, and most recently is opening for Chelsea Handler on her newest tour, Little Big Bitch. Salma is currently voicing a Series Regular character on Golden Globe Winner Ramy Youssef's new A24/Amazon adult animated series, #1 Happy Family. Salma will be performing a two-person show called "Parallel" at Edinburgh Fringe this year, detailing how she escaped her self-righteous extremist upbringing and came to find her Jewish best friend, Danielle. Salma has written for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes. She is currently developing her own half-hour scripted comedy series with Crave (Bell media) about her life. Salma's debut comedy album, Born on 9/11 has received rave reviews on Hype Magazine, The Star, Comedy Cake, Patron and Pearl and The Manitoban. She has also given a TEDx talk about her emotional journey in breaking away from her religious family and pursuing comedy, titled "Why People Pleasing is Hurting You."