Kaya Yanar in Basel

Kaya Yanar is a German comedian, actor and television presenter, born in Frankfurt in 1973 to Turkish parents. He became widely known through the sketch show Was guckst du?!, whose comedy drew on cultural misunderstandings, accents and everyday life; Ranjid and Hakan were among his recurring characters. Made in Germany was followed by the solo programmes All Inclusive! and Around the World, which he performed in theatres and arenas across the German-speaking market. He later toured Planet Deutschland, Ausrasten! für Anfänger and Fluch der Familie, combining stand-up with character routines, before returning with LOST!