Paul Elia is a Detroit-raised, Iraqi-Assyrian comedian whose viral clips have racked up over 200 million views across social media. His breakout special Detroit Player—produced with Matt Rife and Bassem Youssef—was one of 2024’s most talked-about releases, with clips dominating feeds across TikTok and Instagram.

Paul is the co-creator of LowKey Comedy Show with longtime friend and collaborator Matt Rife. What started as an illegal pandemic pop-up became one of the most beloved underground shows in the country. In 2025, they dropped their first LowKey Comedy Special, now streaming on YouTube.

Credits include Conan (as a recurring sketch character), Lady Dynamite, Ramy, and Amazon Prime’s #1 Happy Family USA.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Paul Elia live—he’s just getting started.

ACCESSIBILITY 

Comedy Bar Danforth is an accessible venue with an elevator to basement level. Accessible washrooms are located on both levels.

The use of smoke machines and strobe, flashing lights or lasers may occur during performances.