Christie Bahna and Lynn Maleh are two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the first-generation experience.
This week's guest, Nthenya Ndunda, is a dynamic force in comedy with a cynical mind and an extroverted persona. She masterfully blends observational humor with thoughtful reflections, leaving audiences in a delightful quandary: is this deeply profound, or is this a playful commentary on our collective shallowness? Born in Nairobi, Kenya, her early life unfolded against the backdrop of Vancouver’s diverse cityscape and later in the complicated but charming streets of Charleston, SC. As an immigrant, her humor draws from the reality of navigating life in different places, capturing the essence of being both an insider and an outsider.
Notables: two-time JFL Standup and Pitch winner (2019 & 2022), NBC’s Writers on the Verge nominee (2021). You may have seen her on ‘Them’ (Amazon), ‘Shameless’ (Showtime), ‘Loosely, Exactly Nicole’ (MTV/Facebook) or in a Lifetime movie if you’re about that life.
Find her on Instagram @im_nthenya.
