Shivani Dave
Also known as Shivani Davé
Upcoming: 1 show on 12 November 2026 in New York.
Who Shivani Dave is
Shivani Davé is a New York City stand-up comedian and writer, Indian-American and from Boston, who plays clubs in the city and tours the country. She hosts the comedy and sports YouTube series Smacking Balls & Talking Smack, in which she invites comedians onto the tennis court to trade shots and talk comedy, and the show Top 5 Comedy. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, the New York Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival.
She began by writing sketch at the Magnet Theater and screenplays recognized at festivals such as the Atlanta Film Festival, and before comedy she worked in healthcare technology business development and was a nationally ranked tennis player who played Division 1 at the University of Illinois. At the 2026 New York Comedy Festival she brings a live Best of Smacking Balls & Talking Smack to the New York Comedy Club.
Is Shivani Dave on tour?
Upcoming shows confirmed Yes. Shivani Dave has 1 show on 12 November 2026 in New York. No named tour is on record.
Last checked 29 September 2026.
Shivani Dave tour dates 2026
- Thursday 12 November 2026, 7:00 PM (Best of Smacking Balls & Talking Smack w/ Shivani Dave Presented by the New York Comedy Festival) at New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY · Tickets ↗
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Is Shivani Dave coming to my town?
Upcoming: New York. No California or Florida dates are on record right now (checked 29 September 2026); follow Shivani Dave and your town to hear when one is booked.
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At a glance
- Based in
- New York, NY
- On screen
- Smacking Balls & Talking Smack
- Next on stage
- 12 November 2026 — New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY
- Official site
- shivanidave.com ↗
Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Smacking Balls & Talking Smack YouTube series; host
Questions and answers
Where is Shivani Dave performing next?
Thursday 12 November 2026, 7:00 PM (Best of Smacking Balls & Talking Smack w/ Shivani Dave Presented by the New York Comedy Festival) at New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY. Each show's own listing has the last word.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Smacking Balls & Talking Smack (YouTube series; host).
Where is Shivani Dave from?
Shivani Dave is based in New York, NY, as their record gives it.
What is their official website?
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The full SUCDb record
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Sources
- Shivani Davé — official site ↗ NYC-based Indian-American stand-up and writer from Boston; host of Smacking Balls & Talking Smack and Top 5 Comedy; Edinburgh Fringe, New York and Boston comedy festivals; sketch at Magnet Theatre; screenplays at the Atlanta Film Festival; Division 1 tennis at the University of Illinois (as of 4 November 2026)
- New York Comedy Festival — Smacking Balls & Talking Smack w/ Shivani Davé ↗ New York Comedy Club, 12 November 2026; hosted by Shivani Davé, a Division 1 college tennis player turned stand-up (as of 4 November 2026)
Updated 5 November 2026 · the record checked 4 November 2026