Maysoon Zayid
Maysoon Zayid is a Palestinian-American actress, comedian, and disability advocate. She is known for her work in promoting disability rights and representation in the entertainment industry.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Maysoon Zayid was born on May 3, 1974, in New Jersey, United States. She was raised in a Palestinian family and has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her movements and speech.
Career[edit | edit source]
Zayid began her career as a comedian, using humor to address stereotypes and misconceptions about disability. She gained recognition for her stand-up comedy performances, which often touch on her experiences as a woman with a disability.
In addition to her work in comedy, Zayid has appeared in various television shows and films. She is a co-founder of the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival and has been featured on programs such as The Daily Show and Law & Order.
Zayid is also a prominent advocate for disability rights. She has spoken at various events and conferences, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and representation for people with disabilities in the media and society.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Maysoon Zayid continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry, using her platform to raise awareness about disability rights and challenge stereotypes.
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
