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Sonya Vai
Overview
SONYA VAI is a comedian, actress & writer who can be seen performing not just in the states but internationally. She recently filmed “Stories from the Stage” which will air on PBS this fall. Upon finishing the first run of her show at the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Festival, she set out on a 50 show European comedy tour hitting London, Paris & Barcelona. She's been featured in the New York Times & The Hollywood Reporter. Her most recent television pilot was accepted into the Austin Film Festival where it received rave reviews. Sonya has opened for critically acclaimed comedians such as Janeane Garafalo and Judah Friedlander. She performs regularly at comedy clubs throughout in NYC.
Reviews
2 reviews
Tricia F.
December 13, 2023Hilarious
Sonya is fantastic! Our crowd loved her.
Hired as: Comedy Show
Sonya Vai
Tricia was wonderful to work with and the fundraiser was so much fun!
Laura M.
April 30, 2023Bridal Shower with Sonya Vai
Sonya performed at our daughter’s bridal shower. She tailored her material to fit the occasion perfectly! She was punctual, professional and very, very funny!
Hired as: Comedian
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
What to expect
Jokes, jokes and more jokes!
About
SONYA VAI is a comedian, actress & writer who can be seen performing not just in the states but internationally. She recently filmed “Stories from the Stage” which will air on PBS this fall. Upon finishing the first run of her show at the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Festival, she set out on a 50 show European comedy tour hitting London, Paris & Barcelona. She's been featured in the New York Times & The Hollywood Reporter. Her most recent television pilot was accepted into the Austin Film Festival where it received rave reviews. Sonya has opened for critically acclaimed comedians such as Janeane Garafalo and Judah Friedlander. She performs regularly at comedy clubs throughout in NYC.
Additional booking notes
Venue should have a good mic/amp. I can bring my own for an additional charge.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2023
11
Monday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Chappaqua, NY
May 2023
17
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
New York City, NY
April 2023
29
Saturday
Bridal Shower
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Cranford, NJ
July 2016
08
Friday
Blunt Force Comedy @ The Nerdist School, LA, CA
10:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
02
Saturday
Joke Room @ 4 Points Sheraton, Bakersfield, CA
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Set list
Please see performance videos.
Influences and inspiration
Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Carol Burnett, Jackie Gleason, Wanda Sykes, Laurie Kilmartin.
Setup requirements
Microphone and Amp
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