Janine thought she knew her family. Then she took a DNA test and things got messy.Off the heels of her New York Times recommended show 'Stand Up With Janine Harouni (Please Remain Seated)' comes a new hour from the Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominee. A work-in-progress exploring Janine's Arab roots, pregnancy, and what happens when your DNA test does not go to plan.Star of ITV2's Buffering. Seen and heard on The Russell Howard Hour, The John Bishop Show, Comedians Giving Lectures, Question Team, The Stand Up Sketch Show and The Now Show.Over 60 million views onlineReady for her Netflix special The TimesA comedian clearly destined for bigger stages Sunday Post '10 Comedians to Watch' - Guardian '10 Best Shows of 2019' - Evening Standard Evening Standard Scotsman Telegraph Chortle

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Acting For Others
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