Biography
Samira Banks is an exciting new comedic talent of middle eastern heritage. She has been making waves on the UK circuit since bursting on to the scene winning the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? Competition in 2023 and has been a finalist in competitions such as the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year and appeared on TV as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards.
She has acted as tour support for well known acts including Michael Odewale, Ali Woods and Eshaan Akbar. A personal highlight for her this year was opening for Stephen Merchant’s WIP. Samira has appeared at the BBC Comedy Festival, the Kilkenny Comedy Festival and Latitude Festival. Her razor sharp wit paired with her unique perspective are sure to make her a household name – and she continues to leave the audience in stitches with her dead pan delivery and devastating punchlines that seem to come from nowhere.
Samira is fluent in German and Spanish and often does Spanish speaking gigs having opened for Netflix’s Sofia Niño de Rivera at the Clapham Grand. She carries her talents beyond the stage by writing for BBC Radio 4’s, The News Quiz. She has also written comedy sketches for commercial advertising campaigns.
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About Top Secret Comedy Club:
Top Secret Comedy Club London is the best rated club to see live stand-up comedy in London. Top Secret Comedy has two venues right in the heart of the West End between Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Soho. The rooms are intimate, with exciting line ups, and a focus on sharp, no-nonsense comedy. It has become a go-to spot for audiences who want proper live stand-up at incredible value.
The club regularly features top comedians from the UK and international circuit. Their regular performers also appear at established London venues such as The Comedy Store & 99 Club. Shows run every night of the week, with a reputation for strong bills, late-night energy, and frequent surprise celebrity appearances.
