Stand-up comedian

Sonya Vai

Upcoming: 7 shows from 16 November to 14 December 2026 in New York.

Who Sonya Vai is

Sonya Vai is an international stand-up comedian with a traditional Indian background who was raised in the United States. She has had a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and performed in over 50 shows in London, Paris and Barcelona. She won a year-long comedy mentorship for women of color from Sofia Chang's Unlock Her Potential, has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times, and appeared on PBS' Stories from the Stage in November 2025. She performs regularly in New York at New York Comedy Club, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, The Stand, Gotham and Broadway Comedy Club.

Is Sonya Vai on tour?

Upcoming shows confirmed Yes. Sonya Vai has 7 shows from 16 November to 14 December 2026 in New York. No named tour is on record.

Last checked 13 November 2026.

Sonya Vai tour dates 2026

Is Sonya Vai coming to my town?

Upcoming: New York. No California or Florida dates are on record right now (checked 13 November 2026); follow Sonya Vai and your town to hear when one is booked.

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Recent shows

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Sonya Vai online

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At a glance

On screen
Stories from the Stage
Next on stage
16 November 2026 — Greenwich Village Comedy Club, New York, NY
Official site
sonyavai.com ↗
Newest video
Don't try to guess someone's race! ↗, 12 May 2026

Specials, shows and podcasts

On screen

Comedians like Sonya Vai

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.

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Questions and answers

Where is Sonya Vai performing next?

Monday 16 November 2026, 9:00 PM — with Mac O'Hara and Vannessa Jackson (Stand-up Comedy In New York City.) at Greenwich Village Comedy Club, New York, NY, then 6 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Stories from the Stage.

What is their official website?

sonyavai.com ↗.

Who are some comedians like them?

André De Freitas (on the same bill, 14 December 2026), Audrey Mora (on the same bill, 17 November 2026), Billy Hockman (on the same bill, 20 November 2026), Jared Waters (on the same bill, 17 November 2026) and Mac O'Hara (on the same bill, 16 November 2026).

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The full SUCDb record

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Sources

Updated · the record checked 7 November 2026