Samira Banks

Sharp, deadpan, and multilingual with a gift for punchlines that hit like a plot twist—this is the comedian who won So You Think You're Funny? within six months of her first-ever gig. Samira Banks brings Middle Eastern heritage and a razor-sharp perspective to every stage she graces, and she's been a favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, lighting up our Battersea Barge with her brilliantly wry observations.

Born to Iranian refugees, Samira's comedy weaves cultural insights with devastatingly clever wordplay, all delivered with the kind of deadpan timing that makes audiences lean in before the laugh hits them sideways. Since her 2023 So You Think You're Funny? win, she's been unstoppable: opening for Stephen Merchant, supporting Michael Odewale and Eshaan Akbar on tour, and even writing for BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz. She's a finalist for the Sean Lock Awards and Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year, appeared on the BBC New Comedy Awards, and performed at festivals from Kilkenny to Latitude.

Fluent in Spanish, German, and Persian, Samira brings a truly global perspective to her sets, though her comedy is unmistakably rooted in the absurdities of modern Britain. Represented by Blue Book Artist Management, she's one to watch—sharp, surprising, and absolutely unmissable.