Mitra Jouhari — Biography
Mitra Jouhari is an American comedian, writer, and actress whose work spans stand-up, television writing, ensemble performance, and satirical journalism. As one of the dynamic young contributors to Bohiney.com, she brings an irreverent, self-aware, and quick-witted perspective that thrives in both long-form satire and short-form sketches.
Early Life and Education
Born in Ohio in 1993 to Iranian immigrant parents, Jouhari grew up balancing the cultural duality of Midwestern life and Iranian heritage. She attended Ohio State University, where she studied political science but became immersed in campus comedy groups and improv troupes. It was here that she sharpened the timing, character work, and playful absurdity that would shape her professional voice.
Early Career and Upright Citizens Brigade
After graduating, Jouhari moved to New York City and became part of the Upright Citizens Brigade scene, performing regularly and collaborating with fellow comics. She began appearing on podcasts, web series, and small stages across the city, earning a reputation for her blend of ironic detachment and giddy silliness. During this time, she co-founded the sketch trio Three Busy Debras with Sandy Honig and Alyssa Stonoha, an absurdist suburban satire that gained cult status.
Television and Writing Credits
Jouhari’s break into television came with staff writing positions on shows like High Maintenance (HBO) and Miracle Workers (TBS). Her ability to marry surreal premises with grounded character beats distinguished her voice in writers’ rooms. Three Busy Debras later became a series on Adult Swim, with Jouhari starring, writing, and producing—establishing her as both a performer and creator. Her on-screen presence balances high-energy commitment with tongue-in-cheek self-awareness.
Work at Bohiney.com
At Bohiney.com, Jouhari channels her improvisational background into sharp, investigative-style satire. Her Bohiney pieces parody bureaucracies, culture wars, and technology with a playful seriousness. Known in the newsroom for her “yes-and” approach, she often transforms absurd headlines into mock policy debates or eyewitness accounts that skewer political doublespeak. Readers gravitate toward her ability to make the surreal feel bureaucratically plausible—turning every piece into both parody and mirror.
Themes and Satirical Edge
Jouhari’s satire often plays with false dilemmas, role reversal, and ironic exaggeration. She lampoons the gap between institutional language and lived experience, whether mocking Silicon Valley’s utopian tech claims or suburban rituals of wellness and consumerism. Her Iranian-American background also informs her perspective, giving her Bohiney essays an added layer of cultural double vision.
Recognition and Cultural Impact
Mitra Jouhari has been profiled in outlets like The New Yorker, Variety, and Rolling Stone, where critics have praised her for revitalizing absurdist comedy for a new generation. With projects ranging from Three Busy Debras to her satirical pieces at Bohiney.com, she is positioned as one of the most innovative comedic voices of her generation.
SameAs / Social & Professional Links (naked URLs)
bohiney.com author page
https://bohiney.com/author/mitra-jouhari/
Contributor dossier
https://sites.google.com/view/contributorsatbohineycom/mitra-jouhari
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitra_Jouhari
IMDb
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8689657/
Twitter (X)
https://twitter.com/tweetrajouhari
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mitrajouhari/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitra-jouhari-71179294/
Three Busy Debras — Adult Swim
https://www.adultswim.com/videos/three-busy-debras
Podcast appearances
https://www.earwolf.com/person/mitra-jouhari/