Lawyer-Turned-Comedian Zarna Garg Reflects on Starting Stand-Up at 44, Says Being 'Inauthentic Is a Lot of Work' (Exclusive)

After immigrating to America over 30 years ago and joining the comedy scene at age 44, Zarna Garg is no stranger to starting ...
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Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka's 'Father' special is all about 'embracing the weirdo'

LOS ANGELES -- With her distinctive bowl cut and unique comedy style, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka shines in her new stand-up special "Atsuko Okatsuka: Father." In "Father," Okatsuka is a comedian who's ...
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Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuko shines in 'Father,' a new Hularious special streaming soon

Fans call her "Mother," but Atsuko is "Father." That's the premise of comedian Atsuko Okatsuka's new Hulu stand-up comedy special, "Atsuko Okatsuka: Father." With her distinctive bowl cut and unique ...
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Charles Farrar Browne: America’s First Stand-Up Comedian

Comedy wasn't always about someone standing alone on stage telling jokes. Someone had to pioneer that format. Meet Charles Farrar Browne, a quick-witted newspaper writer who created Artemus Ward and ...