Yassir Lester

Yassir Lester was born on June 22, 1984, in Miami, Florida. His family later moved to Marietta, Georgia, during his childhood. From a young age, Lester developed an interest in stand-up comedy, leading him to relocate to Los Angeles at the age of 21 to pursue a career in comedy. He later expanded his career into writing and acting, establishing himself as a multi-talented individual in the entertainment industry. His professional journey began to gain significant momentum in the early 2010s, marking the start of a diverse career.

Lester’s career progression highlights his ability to seamlessly transition between various roles within the entertainment field. In 2016, he simultaneously worked as a staff writer for two television series, “The Carmichael Show” and “Girls.” Following this, he took on an acting role as Chris Parrish in the Fox series “Making History,” which aired in 2017. He also appeared in “The Mindy Project” in 2017 and was a cast member on “Champions” in 2018. A significant acting role for Lester came between 2019 and 2021, playing a character named Yassir X, a Muslim Wall Street trader, in the Showtime series “Black Monday.” During this period, he also contributed as a writer, story editor, and co-executive producer for the same series. His voice acting work includes the role of Yangzi in the animated series “Duncanville” from 2020 to 2022. In 2021, Lester was announced as the head writer and executive producer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Armor Wars,” further expanding his involvement in major productions. In 2024, Lester directed, produced, and wrote the sports comedy film “The Gutter.”

Beyond his work in television and film, Yassir Lester maintains an active presence in the stand-up comedy circuit, performing regularly at venues such as The Hollywood Improv and The World Famous Comedy Store. His contributions to the industry also include guest appearances on various podcasts, such as “Storytime with Seth Rogen” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!” His early work included serving as a judge on MTV’s “Snack-Off” in 2014 and hosting Regal Cinema’s “The Trailer.” He also held writing credits for Adult Swim’s animated series “Black Dynamite” and “Mr. Pickles.” Lester’s career demonstrates a sustained engagement across performing, writing, and producing, contributing to a range of comedic and dramatic projects throughout his career.