Biography
Who is Youssef Ksiyer?
Early life and education
Youssef Ksiyer was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He attended Al Akhawayn University, where he focused his studies on Business Administration in 2003. During his time at the university, he served as the president of the drama club.
After finishing his degree, he moved into the corporate sector in Casablanca. He held a position as a marketing manager at Yamaha. He spent a total of three years working within the fields of marketing and communication before transitioning to the arts.
How Youssef became famous
His transition to a professional artistic career began in 2007 when he won first prize in a comedy competition in Casablanca. His talent led him to the Jamel Comedy Club in Marrakesh in 2011. By 2012, he had joined the troupe in Paris.
Later in 2012, Hassan El Fad invited him to perform during the opening of Marrakech du Rire. He has since appeared in many editions of this international humor festival held at the El Badi Palace. His comedy often incorporates topics regarding current news and environmental issues.
Career highlights
Youssef Ksiyer has worked across several different media platforms. He hosted the radio program La matinale de Youssef Ksiyer on Radio 2M in 2019. He also hosts the SOULIMA Podcast, which discusses film, television, and various art forms with different guests.
In 2020, he hosted the television show titled Multiplayer on the 2M channel. He also manages JOOJ Media, which is a social media platform based in Morocco that is primarily active on Instagram. His live stand up performances have taken place in locations such as Casablanca, Dakar, and various stages in Senegal.
Activism and social work
Beyond entertainment, he participates in social causes. He joined a campaign led by UN Women to address stereotypes and violence against women. In 2012, he contributed to Rire Solidaire 3, a fundraising event organized by Hassan El Fad to support homeless children in Marrakesh.
He also uses his platform to speak about ecology. In 2020, he delivered a TEDTalk through TEDxENSAKhouribga. During this speech, he discussed environmental concerns specifically related to the African and Moroccan environments.
Birthday and age
Youssef Ksiyer was born on December 27, 1983, which makes Youssef 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Youssef shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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