Magdalena Al-Ghraibawi
Vienna,9
Summary
Magdalena Fatima Al-Ghraibawi, aka Maggie, is an Arab-Muslim comedian who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria. In 2023 she moved to Chicago to study onsite with The Second City where she was rewarded with the Saturday Night Live Scholarship. Simultaneously she received an additional scholarship from the iO Theater where she deepened her knowledge and skill about long form improv.
Maggie is also a stand-up comedian and entertainer including performances and comedic videos for Vienna's "Dschungel Theater" and "Die Chefredaktion".
Her comedic style is satirical and political and she doesn't shy away from including character work during her improvisation sets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SNL Graduation Show
The Second City
2024.04 - Current
- Writing sketches for the closing show
- Character work
- Writing and performing in ensembles
- Working with a director, musical director and stage manager
IO Improv Graduation Show
IO Theater
2024.03 - Current
- Ensemble work
- Long form improvisation
- Learning how to navigate 3-4 person scenes
Wem Gehört Die Bühne?
Dschungel Theater
2023.08 - Current
- Stand-up Comedy performance for the Dschungel Theater in Vienna. "Wem gehört die Bühne" was a project for BIPOC artists in Vienna who claim space at Austria's theater stages.
Open Mic Nights
Stand Up Comedy
2022.08 - Current
Open Mic nights in several comedy clubs including
- My Buddy's
- The Comedy Bar
- The Second City
- iO Theater
Coached Ensembles
The Second City
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Creating short form improvisation in an ensemble
"Die Chefredaktion" Collaboration
Federal Ministry Austria
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Comedic videos were created for educational purposes as part of a collaboration with the federal ministry of austria
Education
BEd - Education
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria07.2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Social media
- Memorization skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Accepts direction and coaching graciously
- Fast learner
- Detail oriented
- YouTube management
- Social media management
- Hair: Hijab
- Height: 5'8
- Weight 175
- Stand up comedy
- Accents: French, German, Austrian, Russian, Balkan, Cockney
- Writing for sketch and stand-up
Timeline
SNL Graduation Show
The Second City
2024.04 - Current
IO Improv Graduation Show
IO Theater
2024.03 - Current
Coached Ensembles
The Second City
2023.11 - 2024.02
Wem Gehört Die Bühne?
Dschungel Theater
2023.08 - Current
"Die Chefredaktion" Collaboration
Federal Ministry Austria
2022.10 - 2023.10
Open Mic Nights
Stand Up Comedy
2022.08 - Current
BEd - Education
University of Vienna
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