Date of birth: February 23, 1983
Place of birth: Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Parents: Fatima and Shoukath Ansari
Heritage: Indian American, Tamil American
Alma mater: Marlboro Academy, South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, New York University Stern School of Business
Profession: Standup comedy, acting
Notable works: Parks and Recreation, Master of None
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