Krish Mohan Comedian and Social Vigilante Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Krish Mohan is a socially conscious, Indian standup comedian and writer who regularly tours the United States. He performs at small theaters, bars, comedy clubs, colleges, DIY and house venues. With his quirky attitude, charming personality, and intelligent humor, Krish captivates and engages audiences of all backgrounds, tackling hot button topics like race, religion, war, immigration, while adding an optimistic, philosophical & sociological twist!

Mohan has also been featured on NPR radio stations in various states (PA, NC, NY). He has also performed and sold out shows at several Fringe Festivals (IndyFringe, Pittsburgh Fringe, Capital Fringe, Philly Fringe Arts), where he has been an audience favorite with his unique brand of comedy & social vigilantism that been described as “dangerous perceptive” and “never offensive”. Krish also won the 2018 Pittsburgh Fringe Festival Audience Choice award! He has also opened for other nationally touring headliners of note like Stewart Huff, Redacted Tonight’s Lee Camp and Hari Kondabolu. Krish is also the host of the weekly socio-political commentary web show & podcast, “Fork Full of Noodles” and the interview podcast “Taboo Table Talk”.

Reviews from Press:
"If you appreciate comedians that deliver a message with style and truth, and make you LOL while they’re delivering the message, then go see the Indian Comedian, unless of course…you’re racist.” -Randy Clark from IndyFringe Talks “a playful, provocative stand-up routine” -The DCist “Mohan engages the audience with self-referential sideline commentary about their responses (or lack thereof), which dissolves boundaries and encourages easy laughter.” Tiffany Raymond of Pittsburgh In The Round

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