Shivani Davé on growing up in Boston, being a competitive tennis player, and getting married.
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Shivani Davé is an NYC-based, Indian-American stand up comic and writer from Boston, MA. She regularly performs at the top clubs in NYC and tours around the country. She is the host of the popular web series/podcast “Smacking Balls & Talking Smack” and the New York Comedy Festival featured stand up show: “Top 5 Comedy.” She has featured in major international festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, NYCF, Boston Comedy Festival, and voted “Best of the Fest” at SLO Comedy Festival. She started her comedy career writing sketch (at Magnet Theatre) and screenplays, which have been recognized in major festivals, such as the Atlanta Film Festival. Prior to her comedy endeavors, Shivani was a healthtech exec, and a Division 1 college tennis player at the University of Illinois.
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Written and Performed by Shivani Davé
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory & Brett Kushner
VP of Production: Marissa Gallant
Director: Gordie Earle III & Brad Silnutzer
Director of Photography: Mark Davis
Gaffer: Cody Caldwell
Best Boy/Board Op: Bob Henry
Grip: Ryan Copeland
Swing: Patrick Kelly
Cam Ops: Anais Bernard, Sophie Gemelas, Adrian Gutierrez, Marley Kepano, Zoe Lubeck, Chris Patterson
1st AC: Tim Ross
Sound Mixer: Michael Crumley
Editor: Jordan Tetewsky
Re-Record Mixer: Ryan Meadows and Connor McGlynn
Production Designer: Andy Aidekman
Set Dresser: Nate Larsen
Graphics: Megan Hunter
Production Assistants: Jonathan Garcia, Daniel Ortega, Steven Terris
Photographer: Raven Kendall
Filmed at Bermuda Club in Carlsbad, CA
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