Adam Mamawala
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Adam Mamawala is an American
stand-up comic
. He graduated from Hillsborough High School
in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
in 2005 and graduated from The College of New Jersey
in Ewing, New Jersey with a degree in Communication Studies in 2009. He is of half-India
n and half-German
ancestry.
He makes use of accents, and laughs at his own name, as means of diffusing and parodying stereotypes of South Asians
.
, the news journal of North American college administrators. He was quoted in that article as responding to the host, who had made fun of his name, that "If I'm getting thousand-dollar checks, people can call me whatever they want...." In fact, he makes light of his own name, noting that every syllable ends in an "a". His signature comedy routine is "about a GPS system that (speaks) in different accents ...."
Mamawala was a finalist in Catch a Rising Star
's Comedy Challenge in November 2006, which allowed him an opportunity to perform in Atlantic City in December 2006. From there, he won the 2007 New Jersey Comedy Festival, where he was crowned "New Jersey King of Campus Comedy." Adam performed frequently on campus during his time at The College of New Jersey
, and in 2009 he hosted the New Jersey Comedy Festival. He also performed with Kel Mitchell
at a charity show in June 2008, and in November 2009 he opened for Nigel Lawrence at Boston University's BU Central.
He has performed throughout New York City
at Caroline's, Comix, New York, Broadway, and Gotham Comedy Club
s.
He is a huge Chicago sports fan, rooting for the Chicago Cubs
, Chicago Bulls
, and Chicago Bears
.
United States
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stand-up comic
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
. He graduated from Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough High School (New Jersey)
Hillsborough High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students from Hillsborough Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Hillsborough Township School District...
in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Hillsborough Township is a Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 38,303....
in 2005 and graduated from The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey, abbreviated TCNJ, is a public, coeducational university located in Ewing Township, New Jersey, a suburb of Trenton....
in Ewing, New Jersey with a degree in Communication Studies in 2009. He is of half-India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n and half-German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
ancestry.
He makes use of accents, and laughs at his own name, as means of diffusing and parodying stereotypes of South Asians
Stereotypes of South Asians
Stereotypes of South Asians are oversimplified ethnic stereotypes of South Asian people, and are found in many Western societies. Stereotypes of South Asians have been collectively internalized by societies, and are manifested by a society's media, literature, theatre and other creative expressions...
.
Biography
His most notable acclaim thus far was being featured in The Chronicle of Higher EducationThe Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education is a newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty, staff members and administrators....
, the news journal of North American college administrators. He was quoted in that article as responding to the host, who had made fun of his name, that "If I'm getting thousand-dollar checks, people can call me whatever they want...." In fact, he makes light of his own name, noting that every syllable ends in an "a". His signature comedy routine is "about a GPS system that (speaks) in different accents ...."
Mamawala was a finalist in Catch a Rising Star
Catch a Rising Star
Catch a Rising Star is a chain of comedy clubs, founded in New York City in December 1972 and owned by Rick Newman. It has since spread to other areas, such as Las Vegas and New Jersey....
's Comedy Challenge in November 2006, which allowed him an opportunity to perform in Atlantic City in December 2006. From there, he won the 2007 New Jersey Comedy Festival, where he was crowned "New Jersey King of Campus Comedy." Adam performed frequently on campus during his time at The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey, abbreviated TCNJ, is a public, coeducational university located in Ewing Township, New Jersey, a suburb of Trenton....
, and in 2009 he hosted the New Jersey Comedy Festival. He also performed with Kel Mitchell
Kel Mitchell
Kel Johari Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, screenwriter, producer, parodist, dancer and musician. He was best known for his work as a regular cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, his portrayal of Kel Kimble on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel,...
at a charity show in June 2008, and in November 2009 he opened for Nigel Lawrence at Boston University's BU Central.
He has performed throughout New York City
New York City
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at Caroline's, Comix, New York, Broadway, and Gotham Comedy Club
Gotham Comedy Club
Gotham Comedy Club is a venue for stand-up comedy in New York City. The comedy club is located on 208 West 23rd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Chelsea.Several movies and television shows have been filmed at the club...
s.
He is a huge Chicago sports fan, rooting for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, and Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
.