Natural Born Citizen

Charming, funny and very sweet. Yousaf is a gem. He navigates heavy topics with ease and brings the audience in like a close friend. ... full review

A fantastic piece of storytelling that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on life all in one hour! The type of show Fringe is made for!... full review

Beautiful. Thoughtful storytelling. Engaging performance.... full review

Funny, engaging, emotional, dynamic.... full review

A heartfelt, personal, funny, and ultimately triumphant story delivered by a gifted performer with charm and ease.... full review

Thoughtful, engaging, sweet, harrowing story. This is a masterclass in what a solo autobiographical storytelling show can be. We were right there with him the whole time. We felt the highs and the lows. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Yousaf!... full review

This show had a wonderful mixture of humor and serious authentic story telling that was so satisfying. Yousaf is a joy to watch up there and his story is one everyone needs to hear! ... full review

"Natural Born Citizen" is a show that sticks with you. A true testament to the power of minimalist storytelling shows, Yousaf takes you on an hourlong journey through his upbringing with no props, no costumes, and a set consisting of only two blocks (because that's all he needs). Punctuated with 2000's pop-punk jams, the show is hilarious, profound, nostalgic, and completely compelling from beginning to end. I feel genuinely lucky that I got to witness Yousaf's story in this show, and you would be lucky to experience it yourself. Go see this show!... full review

Yousaf paints a beautiful story of what is was like being a Muslim teenager during a post 9/11 world. It’s funny, insightful, and incredibly personal. It was incredible touching and will stick with me for a long time. ... full review

Fantastic show. Heartfelt, funny, and what we need in these disparate times.... full review