ABOUT

Artur Akhmetzyanov is a stand-up comedian, writer and director. He won the 2018 Bangkok International Comedy Competition and 2022 What’s Your Story Slam.

An incredible storytelling comic with witty punchlines, he was a part of Magners International Comedy Festival, Singapore Comedy Fringe and StoryFest: International Storytelling Festival Singapore.

Artur performed in Asia, Australia, UAE and Canada, and opened for comedians like Neal Brennan, Ahmed Ahmed, Dwayne Perkins, Brendon Burns, Alistair Barrie and Jinx Yeo.

Artur also makes commercial videos, animation and short films. His animated short “Work Forced” won Best International Micro Short at Cartón Festival in Argentina (2023), and got selected for festivals in Singapore, Morocco, Greece, France and Netherlands.

 

CREDITS

  • Artur Akhmetzyanov: Live in the East Coast (2023 Comedy Special)

  • Featured in “Stand-up comedians in Singapore that’ll have you in stitches with their jokes and skits”

  • Winner - What’s Your Story Slam: Choices (Sep 2022)

  • StoryFest: International Storytelling Festival Singapore 2021

  • Magners International Comedy Festival 2019

  • Russian Comedian (2019 Comedy Special)

  • Winner - 2018 Bangkok International Comedy Competition

  • 1st runner-up - 2018 Magners Comedy Competition Singapore

  • StoryFest: International Storytelling Festival Singapore 2018

  • Read! Fest 2018: Story Slam

  • Singapore Comedy Fringe 2017

 

Testimonials

“Artur is truly one of a kind! He’s able to entertain our multi-cultural and multi-functional group! Looking forward to seeing him conquer bigger stages soon!”

- Richard Estrella, APAC Fabric Care at Procter & Gamble

“I don't remember the last time I laughed as hard as tonight! Thanks for performing at TransferWise! I'll definitely come to some of your next performances.”

- Timothee Ledure, Senior Product Engineer, Asia at TransferWise

“Everyone had a blast last night – thank you, thank you, thank you, whilst raising money for Babes and Melrose Homes.”

- Helena Biggin, Australian and New Zealand Association (ANZA)

“Thank you for your support and participation in the Esquire Shophouse!”

- Melvin Ryan Tan, Marketing Manager at Esquire

“Thank you for performing at Singapore Curry Lunch and helping to raise money for orphanage in Pattaya.”

- Mike McFarlane, Senior Claims Adjuster at Tokio Marine Kiln

“Thanks so much for your support at fundraising stand-up comedy show at National Heart Centre. Laughter is the best medicine for the heart!”

- Veronica Khoo, National Heart Centre Singapore

“Yes, applause breaks…like a fucking Russian!”

- Neal Brennan, Comedian

“Working with Artur has been such a breeze. He understands what the startups are going through and provides tailor-made suggestions to improve their pitches. As a program manager, it helps when the facilitator has been in the startup's shoes, has a creative background and a comedian who understands the intricacies of reading the room and timing on stage. Will definitely want to work with him again!”

- Kimmy Paulino, Program Manager at Sales Jet Accelerator

“Thanks for coming to Ampersand to share with the startups your lessons from stand-up comedy in pitching to investors. We had pitching practice before - and it's a world of difference when they pitched after your talk. Before, they were focused on their products, but with your pointers, they're now thinking of their audiences!”

- Kae Fong Tay, Programme Lead at Ampersand Creative Accelerator

“Thanks for your Startup Stand-up workshop. It was excellent! Rave reviews - I hope you found it fun and worthwhile too!”

- Craig Dixon, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at muru-D startup accelerator

"The right amount of challenging, Artur's workshop helps force you out of your comfort zone to try something new. I'm not funny yet, but I'm getting there!"

- Ashe Liao, Community Associate at NewCampus