This week we are joined by Ivi Demi! Ivi is a Brooklyn comic originally from Albania. He was voted the Best House Comic at the Laugh Index Theatre in DC for 2020 and 2021. He has performed at the DC Improv, DC Comedy Loft, Gotham, Comic Strip, the Riot Comedy Festival, and the Burbank Comedy Festival, where he was selected to the Best of the Fest for 2021. You can see him producing and performing in shows for Don’t Tell Comedy across the East Coast.

In this episode, Ivi shares his journey from Albania to the United States, highlighting his experiences growing up in a small town in upstate New York. Ivi discusses his unique cultural background, blending Albanian heritage with American life, and how this has influenced his comedy career. He reflects on the challenges and joys of adapting to a new culture, the importance of community support, and his path to becoming a comedian. Ivi's story is one of resilience, humor, and the pursuit of personal and professional growth.

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