Hi, I'm Ayla.
Humor that connects.

Hi, I'm Ayla Merino, a Mexican comedian, facilitator, and event host based between Berlin and Mexico City. Everything I do is guided by a passion for connecting with people through humor, active listening, and honest conversations. Whether I'm on stage, working with a team or hosting an event, I bring curiosity, presence and a sense of play.

For more than 7 years, I've performed stand-up in English and Spanish on international stages and opened for Sofía Niño de Rivera, Carlos Ballarta, Poly Díaz, and other comedians on their European tours. Comedy has taught me to read an audience, connect with them, and find the right rhythm: skills I bring to every workshop, panel, and event I host.

I studied Communication Sciences in Mexico City before moving to Berlin for a Master's in Project Management and a specialization in Design Thinking at Hasso Plattner Institute. That journey gave structure and intention to the way I connect with people. It led me into consulting and facilitation, where I learned to create spaces for people to share ideas, explore challenges, and build solutions together.

Today, comedy, facilitation, and event hosting aren't separate worlds for me: they are different ways of connecting with people. Beyond the stage, I combine communication, Design Thinking, and stand-up to help teams find clarity, keep conversations flowing, and fill events with energy, warmth, and wit.