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Desi Comedy Improv Fest

Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, creativity, and storytelling at the Desi Improv Fest! This celebratory event will feature participants from the Desi Standup Workshop and Improv sessions, sharing their comedic talents on stage.

For more information and to Reserve your Free Ticket, please visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desi-comedy-improv-fest-tickets-1234957855189?aff=oddtdtcreator

Would you like to be part of Desi Comedy Improv Fest? Join the Tasveer Desi Comedy Workshop!

Discover your funny side and share your story with us!

We invite South Asians of all comedic skill levels to speak your mind, share personal stories, and connect through humor. No prior experience in writing or performing is needed—just your willingness to participate and have fun.

Workshop Dates:

  • Saturday, Feb 1 (in-person) 2hrs
  • Tuesday, Feb 4 (online) 2hrs
  • Saturday, Feb 8 (in-person) 2hrs
  • Participants will receive separate email regarding dates, times and locations

Final Showcase Event:
Date: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: M5 Creative Building

What Is the Desi Comedy Workshop?

This workshop is more than just a chance to be funny—it’s a space to share your personal stories around emotional and mental health while connecting with the South Asian community on a deeper level. Through humor, we aim to break barriers, create dialogue, and foster understanding.

Instructor:

Rohini Jayanthi: Rohini describes herself as the jungle juice liberals want – queer, immigrant and tech worker. Her goofy and heartfelt narratives touch upon the intersections of her identity that are rarely seen in the stand up comedy space. Starting comedy during the pandemic, she’s opened for touring comedians including Jena Friedman, Hari Kondabolu, Nimesh Patel and Kaneez Surka.
Rohini’s stories resonated with audiences across Washington (Bumbershoot, Wet City Comedy Festival, Upper Left Comedy Festival, Emerald City Comic Con, Geek Girl Con), Oregon, Alaska, and Omaha (Omaha Comedy Festival). Her work has gained attention from various sources, including The Stranger’s A+P issue, Seattle Gay News, Indiaspora, and NPR’s KUOW. You can also watch her perform at the pet themed comedy show, Kitten Around.

Saina Hussain (she/her) is an improvisor and ensemble member at Jet City Improv (JCI). Her recent credits include fully improvised 90min plays including The Emerald City Slasher, Uncle Mike Ruins Christmas, and Big Tech (opening night February 6th 2025!). She first began taking improv classes back in 2016 in her hometown of Austin, TX where embracing the unknown, finding the fun and play, and creating meaning in the now is what made her fall in love with the art of improv. She is grateful for the opportunity to share the art form through teaching classes, leading improv workshops around the city, and doing camp performances for youth coping with hardships through Improv4good program. also this is the another instructor information

We’ll provide:

  • A safe and supportive space
  • Coaching in storytelling, writing, and performance

How to Apply

  • Cost: Free of charge
  • Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025
  • Register at https://forms.gle/PKcy2nRkQxpuyrLW8
  • Limited spots are available, so applying does not guarantee participation.

Bring your voice and humor to the stage—your story deserves to be heard!

We welcome individuals who are 18+ to respond to this call. If you have questions about this, please contact caroline@tasveer.org.

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