Desi Comedy Fest - San Deigo - Sat Nov 7

Big Laughs. Diverse Voices. Hilarious Perspectives!

Get ready, San Diego! Desi Comedy Fest, America's largest South Asian comedy festival, is bringing some of the funniest South Asian comedians to The Yellow Door Comedy Club on Saturday, November 7, at 7 PM!

Celebrate Diwali weekend with an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy featuring hilarious perspectives on family, relationships, culture, identity, growing up Desi, and navigating life in America.

Founded in 2014, Desi Comedy Fest has entertained audiences across the country, showcasing talented comedians from diverse South Asian backgrounds. After successful shows in New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Texas, the festival is wrapping up its 2026 nationwide tour in Southern California!

Whether you're South Asian, have South Asian friends, or simply love great stand-up comedy, this show is for you!

?? MEET THE COMEDIANS

VISHNU AKELLA (Netflix Is a Joke Festival, Hasan Minhaj)

Vishnu Akella is a stand-up comedian who has performed at the prestigious Netflix Is a Joke Festival and opened for comedy stars including Hasan Minhaj, Michelle Wolf, and Ken Jeong. His comedy combines sharp observations, cultural humor, and hilarious perspectives on everyday life.

PRIYA PURAM (SF Sketchfest)

Priya Puram is an Indian American comedian and tech professional who brings her unique perspective to the stage. Having performed at SF Sketchfest, Priya finds humor in cultural expectations, relationships, technology, and the absurdities of modern life.

ELIZABETH AZIZ (The Laugh Factory, Zanies)

Elizabeth Aziz is a Pakistani American comedian from Chicago who has performed at renowned comedy venues including The Laugh Factory and Zanies, as well as the Limestone Comedy Festival. Her comedy brings a fresh perspective to culture, identity, relationships, and the everyday experiences that unite us.

SAMSON KOLETKAR (Mahatma Moses, The Indian Seinfeld)

Born in Mumbai and now based in San Francisco, Samson Koletkar is the world's only Indian Jewish stand-up comedian, performing internationally under the name Mahatma Moses. Dubbed "The Indian Seinfeld" by The Indian Express, Samson's comedy combines cerebral humor, clever wordplay, and hilarious observations about marriage, parenting, religion, and cultural identity.

ABHAY NADKARNI (Just For Laughs, Amazon Prime Video)

A Hindu third-culture kid who grew up between Delhi, Doha, and Bangalore, Abhay Nadkarni brings a global perspective to his comedy. Selected as a Just For Laughs New Face, Abhay's comedy special Brown Jesus streams on Amazon Prime Video. His humor explores identity, cultural contradictions, and the universal absurdities of human behavior.

??? EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM

Venue: National Lampoon: The Yellow Door Comedy Club

Address: 750 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets: $25 General Admission | $40 VIP

Age Restriction: 21+

Venue Policy: 2-item minimum per person

Special Offer: Use promo code DCFSOCAL for 20% OFF tickets!

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All performances are in English. You don't need to be Desi to get the jokes!

Founded by comedians Samson Koletkar and Abhay Nadkarni, Desi Comedy Fest has featured over 200 comedians and entertained nearly 20,000 audience members across more than 30 cities in 3 countries.

From Indian and Pakistani perspectives to the shared experiences of growing up between cultures, this festival celebrates diversity through laughter.

5 comedians. 1 stage. 1 unforgettable night!

Don't miss this incredible celebration of South Asian comedy in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter!