Rajiv Karia

Picture a comedian who can turn a critique of hipster culture into a masterclass in observational comedy, then pivot seamlessly to heartfelt musings on identity and belonging. That's the magic of this award-winning stand-up, writer, and actor who's been charming audiences from BBC Radio 4 to Comedy Central Live.

A University of Bristol graduate who cut his teeth with the Bristol Revunions sketch society, he's transformed from publishing cheeky school newsletter parodies into crafting jokes for Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz, and Dead Ringers. His debut solo hour Gallivant earned five-star reviews and a coveted Soho Theatre transfer in 2023, while his follow-up Man Alive! continued exploring themes of love, race, and masculinity with the same easy-going brilliance that's become his signature.

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award in 2019 and recipient of the prestigious BBC Contract Writer Bursary in 2021, he's juggled writing duties as a producer on Just A Minute with acting roles in everything from CBBC's Malory Towers to Sky's Christmas Carole. A favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, he's the kind of performer who proves you don't need to shout to be heard—just be authentically, hilariously yourself.