Iqbal is a Chicago born graduate of both The Second City's Conservatory & Musical Conservatory and the Annoyance Theatre. Describing himself as an "all-around cool guy", he was an ensemble member of the Under the Gun Theatre and is a member of the Stir Friday Night group, both located in Chicago.
He was featured in the 2016 Second City NBC Universal Breakout Comedy Festival. He has a partner named Jazmin and a young son called Jamil.