Tez Ilyas

Bright, natural, and engaging with energy to burn and impeccable comedy chops.

Born and raised in Blackburn.

Tez was a civil servant before embarking on his hugely successful career in stand-up and broadcasting.

Over the past decade, he’s sold out five nationwide tours, become a Sunday Times bestselling author with his debut book The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 ¾, and built a loyal global audience through his stand-up, TV work, and online presence.

He played Eight in Man Like Mobeen, and he also known for his frequent appearances on panel shows such as Mock The Week, and for his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show TEZ Talks.

Check out Tez's Youtube Channel here.