AF Nation: Coast to Coast Comedy Showcase w/ A++, Deeptanshu Jha, M.S.G. Comedy, Shivaan Nadan, Shoes Off, Stir Friday Night,
AF Nation: Coast to Coast brings together an all-star lineup of AAPI performers flying in from every corner of the country. Don’t miss this unforgettable showcase featuring returning favorites and national headliners—all in one epic comedy show!
Featuring…
Improv: A++ / @apluspluscomedy
A++ is an Asian American improv comedy team based in Baltimore. The seven members first connected during classes at the Baltimore Improv Group and formed the team in 2019. Because the cast shares a similar upbringing, they have an unspoken understanding that lets them turn real stories and cultural experiences into comedy.
Cast
Grant Chang / @grantkchang
Sam Brunner / @samsbrunner
Keith Estrella / @person_0129
Kim Le / @kimleku
Heather Mari / @theheathermari
Jacob Joseph / @f00lish_b0y
Brian Young / @sketcheeguy
Stand-up: DEEPTANSHU JHA / @jhadeeptanshu
Deeptanshu Jha is an Indian immigrant stand-up comedian based in New York City. He has performed at SF Sketchfest and will debut at New York Comedy Fest in September.
Sketch: M.S.G COMEDY / @m.s.g.comedy
M.S.G. Comedy, formerly No MSG Added Comedy, is a comedy collective founded in 2018. Inspired by shows like SNL and MadTV, the collective focuses on connecting community through humor and laughter. Since its founding, M.S.G. Comedy has performed all over California at events that include Coup De Comedy Festival, SF Sketch Fest, The Marsh Studio, and Chance Theater. The team is made up of writers and performers that have stage credits at South Coast Rep, the Second City Mainstage, Long Beach Playhouse, as well as film/tv credits on Jury Duty Presents, Spidey & His Amazing Friends, Last Comic Standing, and PEN15.
Cast
Chris Bunyi / @snapshutter
Adrienne Garcia / @radianceingear
Deva Marie Gregory / @deva_marie
Jhemon Lee, M.D. / @jhemon
Sally Nguyen / @yay.sally
Joy Regullano / @joyregullano
Shinshin Yuder Tsai / @shinnyshinshin
Stand-up: SHIVAAN NADAN / @shivaann
Shivaan Nadan, a stand-up comedian from the Bay Area, with a passion for creating sharp, engaging, and original comedy that connects with diverse audiences. He was recently featured on Variety for his upcoming taping for Hulu. He is a regular at Cobb’s Comedy Club, The Punchline SF, Balboa Theater and recently opened for Hanibal Buress at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater.
Improv: SHOES OFF / @shoesoffimprov
We are Shoes Off, an all-Asian improv team and community based out of NYC! We produce our own bimonthly show at the Magnet Theater for Asian improvisors, and we regularly perform at festivals, including Fun And Dumb (New York), Third Coast Improv Fest (Nashville), and Hartford Improv Fest. Our form is the Lotus, a half-Onion opening into a montage. Our sets are generally fast-paced with quick transitions, and scenes are focused on characters and relationships a la Magnet Theater where we are based. Several of our members are on Megawatt, Magnet's house teams.
Cast
J Bala / @instant.lewdles
Anson Chan / @ironistchef
Ryan Chittapong / @ryanchittaphong
Michelle Chu / @michellemchuuu
Brennard Gamboa / @spondiferous
Alex Loh / @alexloh528
Sonia Nam / @sonianam
Improv: STIR FRIDAY NIGHT / @stirfridaynight
Chicago’s longest-running AAPI comedy team, 31 years and counting. With alumni like Steven Yeun (Walking Dead), Danny Pudi (Community), and Mary Sohn (AP Bio), Stir Friday Night is a pillar of the Chicago comedy scene. MSG included. Follow us @stirfridaynight on all social media and www.stirfridaynight.com
Cast
Shashwat Arya / @hungry.arya
Kathleen Hansen / @mskathleenhansen
Jonathan Lee-Rey / @jontheerey
Heather Mari / @theheathermari
Tina Mavalankar / @mychicagoadventures
Zalia Maya / @zaliamaya
Joyce Mojica / @apocketfullofjoyce
Marie Molina / @mariemolinagrimm
Esther Oh / @whoever.u.r
Produced by
Will Choi, Allyn Pintal, Candice Yang, Tae Yoo
Line-up subject to change
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