You know him as a finalist (and fan favourite!) from Kevin Hart’s Netflix series Funny AF, but Usama Siddiquee has also made standout appearances in Inventing Anna, Survival of the Thickest, And Just Like That, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and more!

Known for his rapid-fire delivery and wildly relatable storytelling, Usama’s comedy covers everything from growing up Muslim in Texas to dating disasters and family chaos. In 2024, he made his late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and recently released his first comedy special with Don’t Tell Comedy.

Thursday, September 4 
Doors 6:00 pm | Show 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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SECOND SHOW ADDED!
Doors 9:00 pm | Show 9:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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Usama Siddiquee is a Bengali-American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City, who can most recently be seen as a finalist (and fan favorite!) on Kevin Hart’s new series for Netflix, Funny AF.

As an actor, Usama can be seen scene-stealing in Netflix’s Inventing Anna and Survival of the Thickest, HBO’s And Just Like That, Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and FX’s Better Things. He recently wrapped a supporting role in the upcoming Netflix comedy Best of the Best, alongside Hasan Minhaj, Priyanka Kedia, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

In 2024, Usama made his late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and in 2025 released his first half-hour special with Don’t Tell Comedy on YouTube. The special highlights his signature high-energy, rapid-fire style, with material ranging from growing up Muslim in Texas to dating misadventures and even getting kicked off America’s Got Talent. Usama was named a New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in 2018.

*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service.
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*The Rio Theatre has a small lobby, so we kindly ask all guests to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to showtime to ensure enough time for entry, locating seats, and getting snacks and beverages at concession. (This also helps us to avoid long lines and bottle-necking!)
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*If this show is not sold out prior to showtime, the Rio Theatre box office will be selling tickets (subject to availability) on the day of the show for in-person sales. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before any given showtime.