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Trevor Noah

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian & Bestselling Author Known for Hosting The Daily Show

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Biography

Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the former host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” broke free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience.  Last year, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” landed a record number of seven Emmy Award nominations. Trevor served as the Grammy Awards host in 2021, 2022 and 2023. His success has also spanned to sold out stand-up comedy shows over 5 continents. Trevor has written, produced, and starred in 12 comedy specials, including “I Wish You Would,” his third for Netflix, which premiered globally on November 22. True to form, Trevor hilariously shares revelations about learning to speak German, modern communication, and his love for curry. His previous special, “Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia” received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination. Trevor is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation, released in 2019, “It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which also debuted as a New York Times bestseller. The Audible edition of “Born a Crime,” performed by Trevor, was produced by Audible and remains one of the top-selling, highest-rated, and most-commented-on Audible performances of all time. To date, “Born a Crime” has sold over 3 million copies across all formats. Day Zero Productions, a joint venture between Paramount Global and Trevor Noah, develops and produces diverse, high-quality creative content for a global audience. With projects set up both within the Paramount Global family, as well as at other studios, streamers, and live platforms, Day Zero focuses on entertaining and impactful content, with an eye toward authentic stories from diverse points of view. In 2018, Noah launched the Trevor Noah Foundation to improve equitable access to quality education for underserved youth in South Africa. Noah's vision is a world where education enables youth to dream, see and build the impossible.

Speech Topics

  • A Conversation with Trevor Noah

  • The Prompt: How AI is Addressing Urgent Global Issues

    Trevor Noah who is known for his inquisitive nature has delved into the world of artificial intelligence as Microsoft's Chief Questions Officer. With his signature humor, he breaks down the most complex issues of our time to provide easily digestible information and actionable solutions. In this conversation, he provides insights into the public debate and discusses the various ways experts are using AI to address urgent global issues, and its effect on public safety, health, education, and more. He explores the cutting-edge of technology and shares his learning from technologists, engineers, scientists, and communities around the world.

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