Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Rami Abushhab. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Rami, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

I will always say I have the greatest father in the world, Alhamdullilah. I’m so grateful for him and everything he’s done for me. From a young age, Baba has given me the opportunity to learn things on my own and that included figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. I think that’s the greatest thing you can do as a parent, give your children the blueprint and help guide them as they find their own way.

Most parents I know would never support a career in the arts, but my father has a strong belief in me. This belief is not only in my talents, but in my ability to make the right choice. I chose this life and he trusts me with that choice and for that I am grateful. Without Baba, I am nowhere near where I’m at today. Everything I do is for my parents, I want to honor them on every step of this journey.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

It all started my senior year of high school when my school decided to put on a play. I had never acted before but was drawn into auditioning for whatever reason. At the time, I played varsity basketball as well so it was kinda like High School Musical where my head was in the game but my mind was on theater. I’m not saying I’m Zach Efron (I’m a much better shooter) but we’re like neck and neck right now.

After auditioning, I got the lead and the second I stepped foot on stage I fell in love. I denied it for a while until my sophomore year of college when I decided I wanted to pursue this with everything I have. I ended up graduating from my university with two bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Political Science (I know, I went the completely opposite direction) and started going to theater school a week after graduation.

I then attended a full-time Meisner acting program at Green Shirt Studio in Chicago, where I learned under Andrew Gallant. That man taught me EVERYTHING I know, including believing in myself. I graduated the program and have been training ever since. I’m always taking a class, I’m always trying to get better! I started doing plays around the city at places like Collaboraction and other spots which I absolutely loved. Eventually, I made a smooth transition to film and television which is where I’m at now!

I also picked up standup comedy along the way and I have fallen in love yet again. I wish there was a cool story to how I started standup but I literally just woke up one morning and decided to go to an open mic at the IO Theater in Chicago. I bombed MISERABLY! However, I didn’t think I was bad. I told myself that I could get good at this if I keep on putting in the work. And that is exactly what I did!

Now I’ve performed all over North America and even went on tour with my comedy group, Terminal Five. We’ve sold out so many shows across the country with over 1,000 tickets sold. It’s been absolutely insane and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

I want to change the world, as cheesy as that sounds. I’m on a mission to change the perspective and narrative on my people. This story I’m telling is so important and I want to share it with the world.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

I think the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is being able to connect to the people. We get to tell our stories and give ourselves a voice while consequently giving others a voice as well. I truly put a piece of myself into every artistic endeavor I partake in and it’s the most beautiful thing in the world when someone else relates to that. I am grateful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10517636/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramiabushhab/?hl=en
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MrRamiAbushhab
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ramiabushhab?lang=en

Image Credits
Bahareh Ritter Elizabeth Stenholt Hasan Khan Shefa Ahsan