Zarna Garg: Practical People Win Tour
Terrace Theater
After headlining RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up in 2024, Zarna Garg returns to the Kennedy Center. With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. Celebrate Diwali with this inimitable performer!
Note: The front section of each performance is VIP Package seating, and is available for sale. The VIP Ticket Package includes the best seats in the theater and a meet and greet with the artist after the performance.
Recommended for mature audiences.
Fri. Nov. 1, 2024
Fri. Nov. 1, 2024 7p.m.
Fri. Nov. 1, 2024 9:30p.m.
Genre
Comedy
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After headlining RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up in 2024, Zarna Garg returns to the Kennedy Center! With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. Jason Zinoman of the says “Zarna represents something fresh: the revenge of the Indian mom.” Celebrate Diwali with this inimitable performer!
Zarna Garg is an Indian immigrant mom based in New York City. Her first comedy special, One in a Billion, is available for streaming on , showcasing her sharp and relatable, humor, and drawing audiences into a world where laughter and thought-provoking conversations coexist. She also hosts her podcast, The Zarna Garg Family Show, explore modern life’s pressing issues, from family dynamics to contemporary challenges. You can catch her podcast on YouTube and wherever podcasts are available. Currently on her tour, , she holds the esteemed position of being the opening act for the , by comedy icons Tinya Fey and Amy Poehler. Garg was recently featured on . Garg has also crossed over to the film world, starring in A Nice Indian Boy.
Note: The front section of each performance is VIP Package seating, and is available for sale. The VIP Ticket Package includes the best seats in the theater and a meet and greet with the artist.
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