Aparna Nancherla
Who Aparna Nancherla is
Comedian and writer known for a dry, existential and absurd style. Her work includes the book Unreliable Narrator, the comedy album Just Putting It Out There, a Netflix half-hour on The Standups, Corporate, voice roles on The Great North and BoJack Horseman, and appearances on After Midnight and The Drop.
Aparna Nancherla tour dates 2026
7 shows from 11 October to 4 December 2026 in Brooklyn, Los Angeles and Ashland.
- Sunday 11 October 2026, 5:00 PM (Aparna Nancherla is Trying (Again)!) at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY · Tickets ↗
- Monday 12 October 2026, 7:30 PM (Aparna Nancherla is Trying (Again)!) at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY · Tickets ↗
- Wednesday 14 October 2026, 7:30 PM (Aparna Nancherla is Trying (Again)!) at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY · Tickets ↗
- Saturday 17 October 2026, 5:00 PM (Aparna Nancherla is Trying (Again)!) at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY · Tickets ↗
- Sunday 1 November 2026, 5:30 PM (Aparna Nancherla is Trying (Again)!) at Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar, Los Angeles, CA · Tickets ↗
- Friday 4 December 2026, 6:00 PM (Ashland Sarcasm Festival) at Angus Bowmer Theatre (see Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Ashland, OR · Tickets ↗
- Friday 4 December 2026, 9:30 PM (Ashland Sarcasm Festival) at Angus Bowmer Theatre (see Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Ashland, OR · Tickets ↗
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At a glance
- Born
- 1982
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Talks about
- mental health
- Stand-up specials
- The Standups and Comedy Central half-hour
- Albums
- Just Putting It Out There
- Books
- Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome
- On screen
- The Great North, BoJack Horseman, Corporate and 4 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 1472, 2023
- Next on stage
- 11 October 2026 — Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY
- Official site
- aparnacomedy.com ↗
Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- The Standups Netflix half-hour
- Comedy Central half-hour
Albums
- Just Putting It Out There
On screen
- The Great North
- BoJack Horseman
- Corporate
- After Midnight
- The Drop
- A Simple Favor
- Modern Love
Books and writing
- Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome memoir, 2023
Comedians like Aparna Nancherla
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Brent Weinbach also in Corporate
- Martha Kelly also in The Great North
- Adam Conover also in BoJack Horseman
- Babs Gray also in Corporate
- Ben Roy also in Corporate
- Brent Sullivan also in Corporate
- Debra DiGiovanni also in Corporate
- Dulcé Sloan also in The Great North
Career timeline
- 1982Born
- 2023WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1472 WTF
- 2023Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome (memoir, 2023) Book
Questions and answers
Where is Aparna Nancherla performing next?
Sunday 11 October 2026, 5:00 PM (Aparna Nancherla is Trying (Again)!) at Union Hall, Brooklyn, NY, then 6 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.
Are they on tour in 2026?
Yes: 7 shows from 11 October to 4 December 2026 in Brooklyn, Los Angeles and Ashland.
What stand-up specials have they released?
The Standups and Comedy Central half-hour.
Have they written a book?
Yes:Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome.
What TV shows and films are they in?
The Great North, BoJack Horseman, Corporate, After Midnight, The Drop and A Simple Favor, among 7 credits.
Where are they based?
Los Angeles, California, as their record gives it.
When were they born?
In 1982.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 1472, 2023 (the episode ↗).
Who are some comedians like them?
Brent Weinbach (also in Corporate), Martha Kelly (also in The Great North), Adam Conover (also in BoJack Horseman), Babs Gray (also in Corporate) and Ben Roy (also in Corporate).
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Sources
- Official bio ↗ Los Angeles base, book, voice work, television, Netflix half-hour and career summary
- Official home page ↗ album and official site
- WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1472 ↗ WTF appearance
- Wikipedia ↗ Books: Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome (memoir, 2023) (as of 1 October 2026)
Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026