Biography
Selam Amare is a cultural producer, comedian, and champion of migrant stories in London.
As part of Counterpoints Arts, she produces the groundbreaking No Direction Home comedy series, giving new voices a chance to shine—and proving that comedy can cross borders without needing a passport.
One of Selam’s projects Azmari Bet, a vibrant platform celebrating Ethiopian music, food, and performance.
From stand-up to standing up for her roots, Selam’s comedy is as rich and layered as an Ethiopian coffee ceremony—bold, warm, and guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.
She was awarded the winning spot at TimeOut x Nando’s Extra Hot Comedy Club Competition 2025 with Munya Chawawa, and placed as a finalist in the Newcomer LoungesTV 2025 with Omid Djalili.
Lemn Sissay OBE describes her act as the “best crossover night of Habesha (Ethiopian/ Eritrean) contemporary culture in the UK.”
