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Aparna Nancherla performs at Blackman

Comedian Aparna Nancherla performed at Ell Hall on October 2nd. Nancherla, currently living in New York, said she had been to Boston a few times doing comedy through Improv Boston as well as the Comedy and Arts festival.
Performing on the night of the Las Vegas shooting, Nancherla said ā€œI think I was sort of also feeling that today was pretty heavy and I was like ā€˜I think don’t want to like further go down that pathā€™…I assume some people came here to not have to think about that stuff.ā€
During an interview with The News, Aparna said she enjoys comics like ā€œMaria Bamford because of the range of vulnerability in her stand and how true she is to herself.ā€ Nancherlaā€™s performance is similar, often making light of her own mental health battles without crassness.
She gave words of encouragement to young comedians in Boston. ā€œThe good thing about Boston is that it has a really solid comedy scene. I would encourage to explore outside of campus…Dip a toe into the open mic scene.ā€
In closing, Nancherla said, ā€œI had a great time, and I love that you guys bring comedy to your school.ā€

 

Photos by Brian Bae, Head Staff Photographer.

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