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ALI MEHEDI
Ali Mehedi is a New York–based stand-up comedian and creator of Laughing Lassi, a hit South Asian comedy showcase spotlighting diaspora voices. A regular at Broadway and Greenwich Village Comedy Clubs, he made his TV debut on CBC Canada after performing at the Asian Comedy Fest. In 2023, his solo show Made in Bangladesh sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and he’s now touring Europe. Offstage, he’s a software engineer, a former pro cricketer, and a Bangladeshi-born Canadian with a knack for crossing borders—and landing punchlines. alimehedi.com |
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AURORA SINGH
Comedian Aurora Singh loves sharing her passion for laughs and comedy regularly all over the country. She was raised in a strict household by her two immigrant parents, from Haiti and India. Aurora has been featured on Sirius XM & ABC’s The 100K Pyramid. aurorasinghcomedycom |
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DHIRAJ NALLA
Dhiraj Nalla is a 28-year-old comedian from San Jose whose jokes explore the second-gen Desi experience and why love is harder to find than parking in SF. He co-produces two hit Bay Area shows — Spaced Out and Chai Hard, and performs regularly across Northern California. When he's not on stage, he’s probably overthinking a Hinge message or watching a Giants game. instagram.com/dhiraj.nalla |
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PRIYA PURAM
Priya Puram is a sharp, high-energy comedian based in San Francisco who left engineering for stand up - a bold move driven by passion (and a desire to make less money). As a first-generation Indian American, she brings biting takes on tech, culture, and identity to the stage, earning laughs at top venues like Cobb’s, The Punchline, Cheaper Than Therapy, Don’t Tell Comedy, and SF Sketchfest. instagram.com/priyaforreal |
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VIVEK VENUGOPAL
Vivek was born in Zambia, raised in India and went to school in Iowa. He has performed comedy and improv around the world with "Speechless Live!" and "American Immigrants". He lives in San Francisco with his wife, kids and dog - mango, where he improvises being a good partner and parent everyday. vivekvenugopal.com |
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ABHAY NADKARNI
Born in Delhi, raised in Doha and Bangalore, Abhay infuses his stand-up with a third culture perspective. From prestigious stages like Just For Laughs, Montreal, to a dedicated following of 100k on Instagram and TikTok, his unique comedy resonates globally. He’s the co-founder of Desi Comedy Fest and The Setup - A Speakeasy Style comedy show in San Francisco and Los Angeles. instagram.com/abhayoy |
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SAMSON KOLETKAR
Samson's comedy is a unique blend of his Indian background, Jewish roots, and American life. His clean comedy has been described as cerebral, witty, & refreshing, and is most enjoyed by those who prefer caffeine over alcohol. He has entertained audiences across USA, Canada, and India, & has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS, NDTV, The Times of India, Indian Express, Ha'aretz, Asian Jewish Life, and more. mahatma-moses.com |