The Riyadh Comedy Festival has sparked controversy, with comedians like Bill Burr expressing mixed feelings about performing. Critics argue it distracts from Saudi Arabia's human rights issues.

Comedians are criticizing their fellow artists for accepting offers to appear at the Riyadh Comedy Festival despite Saudi Arabia's controversial human rights record.

David Cross and Marc Maron sharply critiqued pro free-speech comics who took the gig. Burr raved about the experience on his podcast.

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Bill Burr defended his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival amid the backlash from fellow comedians and human rights organizations.

Some of the biggest comedians in the world are descending upon Saudi Arabia for what's being billed as the "world's largest comedy festival," and their fans and peers alike are slamming them for their ...

The first ever Riyadh Comedy Festival boasts more than 50 global comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Tom Segura and Kevin Hart.

Bill Burr's never been the kind of comedian to back away from controversy ... and he certainly garnered some through his participation in the ongoing Riyadh Comedy Festival.

Saudi Arabia wants you to laugh. They want you to think everything is fine — that they’re a nation just like any other.