Speaking Falafel

Erik Angel is an Israeli-Jewish-American comedian based in New York who has quickly established himself on the international comedy scene. He has performed in more than 120 cities across the United States and in 13 countries, bringing his unique perspective to audiences around the world.

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Erik has opened for acclaimed comedians Maz Jobrani and Zarna Garg, performs regularly at premier comedy clubs nationwide, and has been featured multiple times at the New York Comedy Festival.

He is also the founder of Comedy for Peace, an interfaith comedy tour that brings Jewish, Muslim, and Christian comedians together on one stage, proving that laughter can bridge divides.

 

His work has been featured on NBC, and his comedy videos have amassed more than 3 million views on TikTok.

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Known for his sharp writing, high-energy delivery, and effortless crowd work, Erik draws inspiration from his life as an Israeli immigrant in America, a newlywed, a late-discovered Jew, and someone who speaks fluent "English-Falafel." His comedy is smart, personal, and unexpectedly unifying.