This week we are joined by Ihea Inyama. Ihea is a NYC-based comedian, writer, and actor from Ewing, New Jersey. He's a house team writer for UCB's Maude Night, and is a co-creator and star of the web series i’m so happy for you!!!!!!. He has been awarded stand-up comedy residencies at Broadway and Greenwich Village Comedy clubs, co-hosts the variety comedy show Mind the Gap!, and regularly performs stand-up around NYC.

In this episode we discuss Ihea’s journey to the comedy scene in New York City. He shares insights into his Nigerian heritage and how his academic background influences his comedy. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing a day job with a passion for stand-up, the nuances of cultural identity, and the importance of representation in the comedy industry.

Recommendations From This Episode: 

Gilmore Girls 

Alone Standing Out in a Crowd with Dotun Olubeko

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