Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari is an American comedian and actor who rose to prominence playing Tom Haverford on the sitcom *Parks and Recreation*.
He created and starred in *Master of None*, a Netflix series exploring modern dating, family, and identity.
His stand-up and the book *Modern Romance* examine how technology shapes relationships.
In 2018, a publicized accusation of sexual misconduct made his name shorthand for debates about gray areas in the #MeToo era.
- funnymanProfessional humorist
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- riffingImprovising musical phrases
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
- humoristOne who creates comedy
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