Getting To Know: Duaa Osman
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Whats your name?
Duaa Osman
Which team or show are you on?
Chillionaire
Where are you from?
Sudan & Ohio
How did you get into improv/sketch comedy?
A complete accident. I've always done stand-up and I've written short comedy stories but I didn't get into improv until I moved to New York 4 years ago and then got into sketch shortly after. Needless to say, I feel I've been deprived of a very essential part of my life. I blame my parents.
How long have you been performing/writing?
I've always been the class clown in school so I guess that counts as a performance. Writing was something that I enjoyed doing since I was a kid but I would say I wasn't actively in comedy (writing and performing) until 5 years ago.
Who in all the world would be your ideal scene or writing partner?
Writing partners: Donald Glover, Aaron Sorkin and Emma Thompson. Scene partner: Sylvester Stallone because I can't understand a word he says and I like a challenge.
Who would you most like to impersonate or write for?
I would like to impersonate Sarah Palin for obvious reasons. Or a pilot. I would love to write for Trevor Noah, Jane Austen, and most recently, Jordan Peele. Or any show that will pay me to have the honor. Seriously, pay me.
What makes you laugh the hardest?
British comedy panel shows. They're so funny, I almost forget all about colonialism.
Describe the soundtrack to your life!
I don't like music so this is a tough one. Do podcasts count? I would say a melodic mashup of 2 Dope Queens, The Nerdist, and NPR. Oh and Blink-182 just to have something classical.
What's something you'd ask when meeting someone for the first time?
Can I guess what your name is based solely on how you look? It's important to note, based on this question, that I don't make a lot of great first impressions.
Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
You can't find me. I lock myself indoors doing absolutely nothing because Saturday nights are for not working and not making plans. I just stay home, either writing screenplays or playing video games and hope there isn't a fire that will force me to go outside and talk to people. Or perhaps at an open-mic. You'll never know!
What would you name your boat if you had one?
I would name my boat Oprah so people would be fooled into getting on, thinking I could heal their problems. THAT is how you throw a boat party when you have very few friends.
