Desi Comedy Fest

Abhay is a comedian and producer that moved from South-India to South Central Los Angeles for grad school. His act is an eclectic mix of his experience as an immigrant in the US. He's appeared on CBS, NBC, Audible, & Just for Laughs Montreal.

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…

Shaman Johal, a Nationally touring comedian, works with the biggest names in comedy. You have seen him on Laughs on Fox, Ice House in Pasadena, Hollywood Improv, and many more. His outlook on Life Love and India-American Culture will have you ROTFL.

Elizabeth Aziz is a Pakistani-American comic, actress, and writer from Chicago, IL. Her humor deals with class, race, trauma, addiction, and spirituality. She’s currently based in Los Angeles and performs at clubs all over the country.

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan is the 2016 winner of the Liz Carpenter Political Humor Award (previously awarded to Samantha Bee and Wanda Sykes). Comedy Central Asia crowned her Grand Prize Winner of “The Ultimate Comedy Challenge” filmed in…

BK Sharad is an up-and-coming comedian from the mean streets of Boulder, Colorado. You of course know him from his work as Jay Chandrasekhar’s body double in an as-of-yet unaired TV Pilot, but he is also making a name for himself in standup.…

Richard quit tech to do stand-up. Oops! He talks about his experience as a first-generation Indian immigrant, mental illness, and his time in Silicon Valley. Watching Richard perform is hilariously unpredictable. He can be vulnerable or silly. He…