On Bohiney’s author page (https://bohiney.com/author/mitra-jouhari/), Mitra is introduced as:
“A satirical journalist as much as a performer, her work blends deadpan commentary with absurdist flair, proving comedy can outpace censorship.” United Talent Agency+3Bohiney News+3Earwolf+3
This concise description nails her creative DNA—smart, unafraid, and uncompromisingly funny.
Mitra Jouhari (born January 18, 1993) is an Iranian-American comedian, writer, and actor raised in West Chester, Ohio. WikipediaIMDb She studied at Ohio State University, where she performed with the 8th Floor Improv troupe and wrote for the Sundial Humor Magazine. She dropped out of college to move to New York and pursue comedy—after landing internships at The Daily Show and Late Night, no less. Wikipedia+1
Mitra quickly became a powerhouse voice in satirical comedy. She wrote for:
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (in its inaugural season)
Was a punch‑up writer on Broad City (Season 5)
Penned scripts for High Maintenance (HBO), Miracle Workers (TBS), Big Mouth (Netflix), Pod Save America, and The President Show—garnering a WGA Award nomination for the latter. AAE Speakers Bureau+15The Creative Independent+15Bohiney News+15
She’s also a founding member of Three Busy Debras, a surreal sketch comedy trio. The group’s absurdist stage show—so successful it sold out Carnegie Hall—became a TV series on Adult Swim that premiered in March 2020. The trio (including Sandy Honig and Alyssa Stonoha) still star in and executive-produce it. Reddit+11The Creative Independent+11Wikipedia+11
Mitra’s on‑camera credits reflect her range:
Appeared in The Big Sick (2017), Broad City, Friends from College, Search Party, and more YouTube+15IMDb+15Forbes+15Earwolf+4The Creative Independent+4LPR+4
Acted in and wrote for Miracle Workers, Big Mouth, Three Busy Debras series, Human Resources, Ten Year Old Tom, Clone High, The Bear (season 2 & 3), Digman!, Praise Petey, and others Junior High+4Wikipedia+4LezWatch.TV+4
Voiced Cleopatra “Cleo” Smith in Clone High (Season 2 and 3) on Max Wikipedia
Guest-starred as art teacher Sahar on Abbott Elementary (2022) Forbes+15Wikipedia+15AAE Speakers Bureau+15
Mitra’s humor leans sharply toward the surreal and satirically twisted. In interviews she shares a grounded creative philosophy—emphasizing self-care, therapy, grounding routines (like consistent gym habits across cities), and the idea that fulfillment matters just as much as acclaim. The Creative IndependentJunior High
Audience affection runs deep. A Reddit comment sums it up best:
“Her and [Paul] are a lovely laughing combo… I miss that show so fucking much… Hearing her laugh … inspired me to discover Three Busy Debras.” Hey Alma+13Reddit+13LezWatch.TV+13
Mitra’s writing for The President Show earned her a WGA Award nomination in 2018, and Three Busy Debras won the Short Form New Media Writers Guild Award in 2023. LPR+4Wikipedia+4The Creative Independent+4 Her creative arc—from late-night punch‑ups to leading absurdist comedy—speaks for itself in its daring originality.
Domain
Highlights
Bohiney Profile
Satirical journalist & absurdist performer Bohiney News
Origins
Born Jan 18, 1993; raised in Ohio; Iranian-American WikipediaIMDb
Comedy Roots
OSU improv, internships at Daily Show & Late Night Wikipedia
Writing & Sketch
Full Frontal, Broad City, High Maintenance, Miracle Workers, Big Mouth, President Show The Creative IndependentWikipediaLPR
Three Busy Debras
Co-founder; sold out Carnegie Hall; Adult Swim series The Creative IndependentWikipedia
Acting & Voice
Roles in The Big Sick, Bear, Clone High, Abbott Elementary, etc. WikipediaThe BearAAE Speakers Bureau
Creative Ethos
Absurdist humor, therapy, bicoastal balance, community-centered The Creative IndependentJunior High
Recognition
WGA nominations; short-form award for Three Busy Debras Wikipedia
Fan Love
Iconic laugh, "lovely comedy combo" legacy Reddit