Baba Ali
| Baba Ali | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ali Ardekani |
| Born |
October 11, 1974 Tehran, Iran |
| Medium | Video blog, Stand-up |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Genres |
Observational comedy, Social satire, Naseeha |
| Subject(s) |
Islamic humour, Culture, Marriage, Islam in the United States, Human interaction |
| Website | www |
Ali Ardekani (Persian: علی اردکانی; born October 11, 1974), best known by his stage name Baba Ali (Persian: بابا علی), is an Iranian-born American comedian, games developer, businessman and actor.
Although born into a Persian family, Ardekani was raised in a secular irreligious household in Los Angeles, California. From the age of 18, he studied many religions, including Wicca. At the age of 20, Ardekani converted to Islam after attending an Islamic camp. He belonged to a wealthy family who did not accept it when he converted and subsequently disinherited him.
A worker in the IT field by profession in California, Ardekani (along with Mahdi Ahmad) co-founded Ummah Films, a Muslim film company which attempts to provide Halal (Islamically permissible) entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. In 2006, Ardekani rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. The company has produced several web series, including The Reminder Series and Ask Baba Ali.
Ardekani has appeared on the Islam Channel and he has become a frequent guest at various Muslim conferences and events including the ICNA-MAS convention, Evening of Inspiration, the Global Peace and Unity Event and MuslimFest.
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