Lori CinarAugust 22, 2013Last Updated: August 22, 2013
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“I always tell kids that without your cultural identity, you’re flat. Being Armenian gives us all a new dimension. It is possible to be cool and Armenian at the same time.”
The name Vahé Berberian immediately brings to mind the image of an Armenian man with long silver hair wound up in braids. But his signature look isn’t the only thing Berberian is famous for; his stand-up comedy performed almost entirely in Armenian is what has made his a household name. For the past 13 years, Berberian has brought captivating, relatable comedy to Armenian communities through his shows. With the premiere of his 5th tour, “Yeté,” the comedian taps into a new comedic theme while still maintaining his cultural backdrop.
“I always tell kids that without your cultural identity, you’re flat. Being Armenian gives us all a new dimension. It is possible to be cool and Armenian at the same time.”
Lori Cinar holds a B.A. in English from Rutgers University (2013) and is currently earning her master's degree in Speech Pathology from Columbia University. She remains active in the New Jersey Armenian community, and you may recognize her as the "Medz Mayrig" from the popular theatrical comedy "Pesad Oor Eh? Where Is Your Groom."
5 Comments
Will Vahe be visiting NY or NJ during his tour?
Thanks!
Vahe Berberian is a genius in making us think and connecting to everything that is everyday life to an Armenian. He reminds me of an Armenian George Carlin. You can relate, you laugh, you cry, but most of all, you just GET IT !!! Bravo Vahe, keep it up.
Can’t wait for his show in Toronto…!!!
I very much like his shows. His good Armenian comedian.
Really good to hear our Armenian spoken with a western comedian. You tell it like it is. ACHKEROUS ARTSUNK GUKA. Thanks.
Will Vahe be visiting NY or NJ during his tour?
Thanks!
Vahe Berberian is a genius in making us think and connecting to everything that is everyday life to an Armenian. He reminds me of an Armenian George Carlin. You can relate, you laugh, you cry, but most of all, you just GET IT !!! Bravo Vahe, keep it up.
Can’t wait for his show in Toronto…!!!
I very much like his shows. His good Armenian comedian.
Really good to hear our Armenian spoken with a western comedian. You tell it like it is. ACHKEROUS ARTSUNK GUKA. Thanks.