By Ryan Meehan

Mona Shaikh, also known as The Naughty Muslim Comedian, has a very unique perspective on the contrast and conflicts between American and the South Asian Culture. With half of her life spent in a prominent conservative Muslim household, and the other immersed with America’s entertainment and culture, Mona knew she was set out to break boundaries. With Mona’s sense of humor and vivid point of view on religion, sex, politics, which includes personal life experiences, Mona brings to the world a story like no other that is nothing less than hilarious.  Mona performed her first open mic at Comix Comedy Club in NYC, after a friend suggested she pursue stand-Up comedy.  However, her conservative Pakistani Muslim upbringing prevented her from pursuing her dream for another 10 years.  Later, Mona rebelled and moved out of her family’s home to relocate to the Big Apple and pursue her acting…