Zarna Garg, Comedian

You’ve likely seen Zarna Garg — the Indian immigrant mom and comedy sensation cracking mom jokes on Instagram, opening for Tina Fey, or most recently, making headlines for her comedy special, Zarna Garg: One in a Billion, which debuted on Amazon Prime in May.

But do you know what came before?  

Born and raised in India, Zarna Garg immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager to escape her father's plans for an arranged marriage. She landed in Akron, Ohio, where she pursued her B.S. at the University of Akron and a J.D. at Case Western Reserve's School of Law.  After practicing law for several years, she left the workforce to become a stay-at-home mom for 16 years — until 2018, when she launched an unexpected career in.... comedy. 

Today, Zarna is a regular at New York’s iconic Comedy Cellar and Caroline's on Broadway. She has toured nationally at historic venues like the Kennedy Center; opened for likes of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler; and starred in Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton’s new show, Gutsy.  Her comedy special marks the latest milestone in a growing list of accomplishments, which include another national tour and a film she’ll soon star in alongside Deadpool's Karan Soni. Join us for a conversation full of laughs as we hear how Zarna went from one open mic to full-fledged comedy career, her encouraging advice for moms and creatives itching for their big break, and what’s next for the comedy sensation.

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