Aziz Ansari has quickly established his presence in the comedy world. He is currently co-starring opposite Amy Poehler in the Emmy nominated NBC series, "Parks and Recreation," is developing a number of films and recently released his second hour-long standup special, "Dangerously Delicious." The Hollywood Reporter said that he "has become one of the most prolific writers and performers on the comedy scene in recent years" and Rolling Stone recently placed him on the cover of their special comedy issue labeling him "the funniest man under 30." In addition, Paste Magazine has named him one of the "Top 10 Comedians of the Decade." Ansari also has the much buzzed about gig as host of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.

Ansari is currently on the road with his "Buried Alive Tour," which began early last year. He began performing standup in 2001 while attending NYU and continues to perform at venues all over the world today.  In 2005, Rolling Stone named him their choice for "Hot Standup" on their annual Hot List, and he was also awarded the Jury Award for Best Standup at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen in 2006.

Ansari first came to audiences' attention on MTV's hit sketch comedy series, "Human Giant." The series is based around short films starring Ansari, along with Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer. Many of their sketches have become internet sensations and have popularized the trio with young people all across the US.  Ansari also had a very memorable guest starring role on HBO's "Flight of the Conchords," in which he portrayed a racist fruit vendor and was seen in a multi-episode arc on "Scrubs."