Desi Comedy Fest Fri Jan 30 8pm at Sunnyvale Theatre

Desi Comedy Fest is the Biggest South Asian Comedy Festival in America. Our mission is to showcase the funniest South Asian comedians from around the world & create a unique live comedy experience for the South Asian diaspora.

We’re thrilled to return to one of our favorite spots: the Sunnyvale Theater. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this iconic venue is a true cornerstone of Desi culture. Its intimate, high-energy atmosphere offers the perfect setting to experience comedy exactly as it should be: up-close, personal, and unforgettable. The show's lineup includes

- ABHAY NADKARNI: Abhay Nadkarni is a third culture comic, born in Delhi, raised in Doha and Bangalore, now navigating American absurdity with a global point of view. He was featured as a New Face at Just For Laughs in Montreal, has performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and co-founded Desi Comedy Fest and The Setup, a speakeasy style comedy show in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Over 100,000 fans follow him online for silly jokes and sharp takes. His debut comedy special Brown Jesus is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

- HUNAID SHAKOOR: Hunaid Shakoor is a Bay Area Native who began his comedic journey while living in Hawaii. Now a staple in the San Francisco comedy scene, known for his sharp writing and relaxed delivery, he has also performed overseas in Rome, Lisbon, and Barcelona.

- JT SINGH: JT Singh is a New York based comic who performs regularly at comedy clubs around the city.

- KARTHIK RAJ: Karthik Raj is a New York based comic who was recently featured in the 2024 Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta and the Plano Comedy Festival in Dallas in which he was selected as Best of the Fest. He has amassed 45K followers on TikTok and over 15K on Instagram.

- PRIYA SHEKAR: Priya Shekar is a Kiwi comedian in tech. She performs across the Bay Area with witty storytelling and a voice that’s 90% charm, 10% “I need subtitles.”

- RENUKA KULKARNI: Renuka is a stand up comic and a part time witch. Her comedy is often described as “If dementors could joke”. She is known for her appearances at work, home and outside the gym.

- SAMSON KOLETKAR: Samson’s comedy is a unique fusion of his Indian upbringing, Jewish roots, and American life—delivered with wit, warmth, and quick, engaging humor. Known for his cerebral and refreshing clean style, he’s performed across the U.S., Canada, and India, and has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS, NDTV, The Times of India, Ha’aretz, and more. He’s the co-creator of Desi Comedy Fest, founder of Comedy Oakland—winner of East Bay Express’s Best Comedy Night (2016–2025), and headliner of the Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour. Statistically improbable, culturally conflicted, and hilariously consistent, Samson brings smart laughs to every stage he hits.

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YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3437172-4?pid=11710
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3437172-5?pid=11710

Artists:  Samson Koletkar, Abhay Nadkarni, Renuka Kulkarni, Hunaid Shakoor, JT Singh, Karthik Raj, Priya Shekar

Time:  20:00 -  21:30