Jungle Cat Comedy

One of New York City’s fastest-growing comedy showcases comes to Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City festival. Jungle Cat Comedy is a stand-up series created to spotlight comedians from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, offering a lineup that reflects the city’s multicultural comedy scene while delivering an evening of sharp, contemporary humor.
Curated and hosted by comedians Abby Govindan and Mohanad Elshieky, the series has earned a reputation for featuring emerging and established comics whose material explores identity, culture, politics, relationships, and everyday life with wit and originality. Paste Magazine praised the show for creating space for performers to present their authentic voices while maintaining a consistently hilarious lineup.
Part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City festival, the performance takes place in the intimate David Rubenstein Atrium, one of the city’s premier venues for free live performances. Audience members should note that the show contains adult themes and mature language.
About the Hosts:
Abby Govindan is a comedian, writer, and actor known for her appearances at major comedy festivals and for her work exploring South Asian identity, family, and contemporary culture.
Mohanad Elshieky is an Iraqi-born comedian whose credits include Conan and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. His comedy blends personal storytelling with observations on immigration, politics, and life in America.
Why Attend:
Free comedy at Lincoln Center.
Diverse lineup of New York and nationally touring comedians.
Hosted by two of the most exciting voices in contemporary stand-up.
Part of Summer for the City’s extensive season of free cultural programming.