Join us for a comedy show featuring Ashwyn Singh and guests on September 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM in The xʷθəθiqətəm or Place of Many Trees (Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver B.C.).
Ashwyn Singh is a standup comedian, musician, and writer whose work blends incisive humor with heartfelt social commentary. An Indian immigrant turned Canadian resident, Ashwyn draws on his unique perspective to explore themes of cultural identity, immigration, and family with wit and relatability. His viral Desi Translations series, which has over 40 million views, celebrates the artistry of Hindi and Urdu lyrics by reinterpreting everyday English phrases. Beyond social media, Ashwyn’s standup comedy tackles social issues like immigration, religion, politics, mental health, and global conflicts.
This talk is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
This event is sponsored by UBC Asian Studies and the Onkarbir Toor Memorial Punjabi Enhancement Fund, and co-sponsored by Centre for India and South Asia Research (CISAR), UBC Comedy Club, and community partner All-In-All-Club.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Location:
The xʷθəθiqətəm or Place of Many Trees, Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver
