Comedian Mo Amer kicks off Texas tour in Houston

HOUSTON – The future is bright for comedian, Mo Amer.

Between his Netflix comedy special, The Vagabond, and a recurring role on the Hulu series, Ramy, this rising comedy star is living the dream.

Amer's stand-up success was catapulted when fellow comedian and friend, Dave Chappelle asked him to be his opening act.

Since then, he's performed in more than 600 shows with Chappelle, and sold-out his own shows all over the world.

Amer was also the first-ever Arab American refugee to perform for U.S. and coalition troops overseas.

It's hard to believe he was only 9-years-old when his family fled from Kuwait to Houston during the Gulf War.

The comedian recounts his experience as a refugee and the culture shock he experienced moving to Houston.

"Houston, is like you know, it's absolutely my home, and it's the city that raised me, and I mean I have so many fond memories here," Amer said.

Now, he's returning home for several shows at the Houston Improv.

The shows run from Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 1 and tickets are still available.

To keep up with Amer's tour, click here.

Get-2-Know Mo Amer with some rapid fire questions on Houston Life.