WME Signs ‘Funny AF’ Standout Usama Siddiquee
Usama Siddiquee, a Bengali-American comedian, has signed with WME for representation across various entertainment sectors. He gained recognition as the runner-up in Kevin Hart's comedy competition, Funny AF, and has been highlighted as a rising star in the comedy scene. Siddiquee's comedic style reflects his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, and he has appeared in several notable television shows and films.
- ▪Usama Siddiquee was recently named runner-up of Kevin Hart's Funny AF.
- ▪He has signed with WME for representation in touring, television, film, and digital.
- ▪Siddiquee's comedic material draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas.
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Usama Siddiquee Phil Provencio EXCLUSIVE: Usama Siddiquee, the Bengali-American comedian recently named runner-up of Kevin Hart’s Funny AF, has inked with WME for representation in all areas, with an eye toward expanding opportunities in touring, television, film, and digital. Named to our December list of the Stand-Ups to Keep an Eye On in 2026, Siddiquee emerged as one of the most-discussed names of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026, with his work in the first season of Hart’s Netflix comedy competition series. Known for his high-energy, rapid-fire style, the comedian’s act draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, with material on family dynamics, dating disasters, cultural identity, and more.
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