Plano Comedy Festival presents: Paul Varghese

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PAUL VARGHESE Paul’s comedy includes observations about being Indian, offering both outsider looking in and insider looking out perspectives, while also exploring a wide range of topics beyond his cultural experiences. He was named “Best Stand Up Comic in Dallas” by the Dallas Observer in 2007 and went on to win the Funniest Comic in Texas, Laughing Skull, and Trial By Laughter competitions. Paul has performed at the HBO Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs festivals in Montreal and Toronto, and the TBS Comedy Festival. His television credits include Telemundo 2’s “Loco Comedy Jam,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” and Showtime’s “Russell Peters Presents.” He has opened for Russell Peters, Dave Chappelle, and the late Joan Rivers. His album “Paul & Oates” is available on iTunes, and his special “As I Was Saying” is available on YouTube courtesy of Helium Studios. PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas, presenting around 100 comedy acts across 6 days. From rising stars to national touring headliners, this multi-day celebration showcases a diverse range of comedic talent. The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities through the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival. Since 2018, the festival has welcomed more than 800 comedians from across the United States and around the world, providing opportunities to perform, network, and grow in comedy. Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano. Stay up to date with the latest Plano Comedy Festival information, including the 2026 festival lineup, schedule, and more, on the official Plano Comedy Festival website: planocomedyfestival.com. Follow @planocomedyfestival on social media and use #planocomedyfest.

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