Tez Ilyas
A mischievous and engaging comic, Tez Ilyas tackles a variety of topics with an intelligent mind and a flair for deconstructing modern society while subverting the audience’s expectations. His playful style and cheeky personality have made Tez one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy.
Biography
“Radiantly entertaining.”
The Times
His playful style and cheeky personality, along with a wry wit led him to win the coveted London Comedy Store’s King Gong on his first attempt, as well as reaching the finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards.
Tez has appeared on Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Live From the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network), Virtually Famous (E4), The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), The Rob Rinder Verdict (C4), The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (C4) and Celebrity Supply Teacher (CBBC).
Tez’ Channel 4 comedy Blap Bounty is the most-watched show in the strand’s 10-year history. In 2019 he fronted his own Channel 4 satirical sketch series The Tez O’Clock Show to huge acclaim.
In 2020, Tez released his first stand up comedy special, ‘Teztify’, recorded live at the Southbank Centre, playing out exclusively on Youtube.
In 2021, Tez Ilyas will embark on his brand new nationwide tour show, ‘Populist’.
As one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez is sure to make a hilarious and fun impact at any live or online event.
Tez Ilyas is perfect for: Online events, comedy events, corporate events, awards ceremonies, galas, conferences, media events, private functions
Read moreTestimonials
“Tez Ilyas’s political stand-up is candyfloss with a razorblade inside: sweet and familiar at first, then shockingly, painfully sharp. It’s the kind of manoeuvre that takes serious talent to pull off.”
The Telegraph
“Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics, and the gags to back it up, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold, subversive streak”
The Guardian
“Radiantly entertaining.”
The Times
