Emil Wakim is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Brooklyn. A Just For Laughs New Face and Tonight Show alum, he’s also been featured on Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Featuring and Don’t Tell Comedy. In fall 2024, Emil joined the cast of Saturday Night Live‘s 50th season, making history as its first Lebanese-American cast member. He’s opened for Roy Wood Jr., Nikki Glaser, Hasan Minhaj, and more.