2025 COCA National Conference

Moe Ismail is an Egyptian-Canadian stand-up comedian bringing new levels of energy, diversity, and most importantly, authenticity to the entertainment space. Since immigrating to Canada at age 9, Moe has carved out a name for himself over 13+ years on stage, touring as a national headliner and racking up major accolades. In 2023, he was named one of Just For Laughs’ New Faces in Montreal, hosted the Prism Prize Awards for the Canadian Academy of Film and Television, and recorded a set for CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud. His momentum didn’t stop there – he co-headlined Just For Laughs Toronto, appeared on CBC’s The National, and in 2024 and 2025, taped sets for New Wave of Standup and the Halifax Comedy Festival, and performed at Icebreakers and Hubcap Comedy Festivals. Moe has shared stages with comedy heavyweights like Colin Mochrie, Todd Barry, and Marc Maron, and just wrapped a cross-country co-headlining tour. With his keen storytelling skills and fun-loving ambience Moe uses uplifting energy to connect audiences through laughter and relatable truths.