Abby govindan

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Within a year of pursuing comedy, she had a meteoric rise after she went viral on the internet for her sharp wit and comedic ingenuity. She has amassed over , followers across all social media platforms. Since starting comedy, Abby has performed at venues all over the country and, in , even toured as a headliner for several colleges across the nation while being a college student herself. In addition to this, she has also opened for comedy heavyweights such as Hasan Minhaj, Daniel Sloss, and Russell Peters. Abby is currently traveling for comedy and performing at different venues across the world. New dates and cities will be added as they are confirmed.

Abby govindan

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Abby Govindan has had a lot of practice embarrassing her parents. This is not just an hour of stand-up; it's also a storytelling experience When people ask me who my biggest influences are They not only tell jokes, but over the course of an hour, they really tell a pertinent story. Was it difficult to open up so much of yourself to, as you said, thousands of strangers? It would be a lot less stressful if I were just getting up on stage and telling 45 minutes' worth of jokes. This has been more difficult. What drew you to the Pacific Northwest to kick off doing your show in its entirety? My friend Mohanad Elshieky was always singing the praises of the Portland scene. My sister lives in Seattle, and I was planning a visit to her at some point this summer.

Abby govindan

Internet comedy may be how Govindan made a name for herself, as one of few young South Asian women who cultivated a wide-reaching following in the late s. Is there a particular jungle cat you find most relatable? Once we hopped into the theme, there was really no looking back, our producers put together this gorgeous, lush green poster. We really leaned into the theme and it just fit our personalities. Paste : How did you get your start in comedy? When did you first realize you were funny? Govindan: I always enjoyed making people laugh at the lunch table and stuff. Then, I think in , the guy I thought was the love of my life had just broken up with me out of nowhere. I was so devastated and my parents were asking how they could help cheer me up.

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I just talked with him a little too much. The Origin Story. Follow Us :. When I was in high school, I was a humongous fan of Hasan Minaj, and I was able to open for him a couple of years ago. Govindan: So I started The Illuminati Presents last year, because we wanted to create this space within comedy for people to be their most authentic selves without having to worry about being palatable to anyone. I think after I attempted suicide, my parents felt they really had to get their shit together. But then, Elon took over and white supremacists came back full-force, the advertisers left. She has amassed over , followers across all social media platforms. Once we hopped into the theme, there was really no looking back, our producers put together this gorgeous, lush green poster. Then, I think in , the guy I thought was the love of my life had just broken up with me out of nowhere. And now, Twitter is doing that too. I never, ever expected it to materialize into anything more than a hobby. When I first went viral, there were so few other well-known Indian girls who have large followings, especially on Twitter; I was kind of one of the first as far as I know.

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I think the most talented comedians can make stand-up look easier than it actually is. We have Roy Wood Jr. So, lived experiences, funny bits and pieces here and there, my family really enjoys my stuff. Once we hopped into the theme, there was really no looking back, our producers put together this gorgeous, lush green poster. Since starting comedy, Abby has performed at venues all over the country and, in , even toured as a headliner for several colleges across the nation while being a college student herself. We were all already complaining about Twitter all the time. Abby Govindan is a 26 year old stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. Paste : As Twitter has become a less and less stable place in the last year, what do you see as a possible impact that will have on comedy? When did you first realize you were funny? When I first went viral, there were so few other well-known Indian girls who have large followings, especially on Twitter; I was kind of one of the first as far as I know. She has amassed over , followers across all social media platforms. Tags abby govindan jungle cat comedy mohanad elshieky. Paste : What inspired you to create Jungle Cat Comedy? For speaking inquiries, headliner requests, college shows, or any other business related inquiries, please email Abby directly: agovindan97 gmail.