Tarek Ziad is an Afro-Arab actor, writer, and comedian from Central Florida. He trained at Yale University and can now be seen on UCB’s House Sketch & Improv teams, at The Groundlings as an SNL scholar, and showcasing with Just For Laughs New Faces. Tarek is also a stand-up comedian, viral video creator, and NYT published guest essayist.
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Past Shows
Friday Block Party: Soul Holiday Edition!
A comedy mashup show featuring teams made up of your favorite Black and POC improvisers! Tis the season to come together, reflect, and celebrate...by watching your favorite comedians rock the stage and then party with us afterwards! The best part?…
Who All Gon’ Be There? Presented by NYCF, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Who All Gon’ Be There' is a monthly all Black improv show based in Leimert Park. It is a curated vibe of long form improv, advocacy and music with a DJ curating the function. It’s equal parts improv and party…
Bit Or Treat: A Halloween Bit Show
A Halloween themed bit show starring killer comedic talent from UCB! It’s Halloween season and that only means one thing, BITS. Not just any bits... spooky, scary, Halloween inspired bits. Performed by an array of UCB talent all trying to…
Friday Block Party: 1 Year Anniversary Show, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A comedy mashup show featuring teams made up of your favorite Black and POC improvisers! Just got off work and you don't wanna go home yet? Kick your weekend off the right way and come watch your favorite comedians as…
Harold Thursdays: Power of Attorney & Hard Launch
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Thursdays: Hard Launch & Cemetery Freaks
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: Power of Attorney & Hard Launch, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Power of…
Late Bloomers
Naomi Odenkirk presents... LATE BLOOMERS! Hosted by Ava Bunn! A lineup of unexpected characters! Featuring: Stephanie Courtney, Jeremy Culhane, Chris Kleckner, Tarek Ziad, Austin Williams, Ryan Asher --- All sales are final. The show starts at the time listed. If…
Harold Thursdays: Cowboy Mama & Hard Launch
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: Hard Launch & Cemetery Freaks, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Hard Launch…
Harold Thursdays: Hard Launch & Dance Club Remix
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: Cowboy Mama & Hard Launch, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Cowboy Mama…
Harold Night: Hard Launch & Dance Club Remix, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Hard Launch…
Harold Thursdays: yikes! & Hard Launch
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: Hard Launch & Cemetery Freaks, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Hard Launch…
Harold Thursdays: Dance Club Remix & Hard Launch
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Thursdays: Hard Launch & LOHAN
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: Power of Attorney & Hard Launch, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Power of…
Harold Thursdays: yikes! & Hard Launch
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: Hard Launch & LOHAN, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: Hard Launch…
Harold Thursdays: Hard Launch & Cowboy Mama
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Harold Night: yikes! & Hard Launch, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: yikes! &…
Harold Night: CAKE & Hard Launch, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
Your one stop shop to see UCB's house improv ensembles perform every Monday! Harold Night is UCB's long-running weekly improv show featuring homegrown teams at the top of their game performing, you guessed it, The Harold. ------ Featuring: CAKE &…
Harold Thursdays: Hard Launch & Power of Attorney
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…
Friday Block Party, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
A comedy mashup show featuring teams made up of your favorite Black and POC improvisers! Just got off work and you don't wanna go home yet? Kick your weekend off the right way and come watch your favorite comedians as…
Harold Thursdays: Cemetery Freaks & Hard Launch
Missed Harold Night on Monday? Come get your fix at Harold Thursdays! They’ve practiced, they’ve studied, and now UCB’s Harold Teams are kicking off their shoes to bring the Harold party to The Annex! Come see your favorite house improv…