Comedian Max Amini built a worldwide following. America is just catching up

Max Amini has long been one of stand-up's most successful under-the-radar headliners. Now, he's become the first Iranian-American to headline Madison Square Garden — going from comedy's best kept secret, to performing on its biggest stage.

Born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1981 to a Persian family, Amini's bicultural upbringing painted the lens through which he views the world.

"I was born into this family who… promoted the Iranian culture in a very positive way to us," he told Fox News Digital before his sold-out show at MSG.