Rashika Jaipuriar is a journalist-turned-stand-up comedian based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she brings her sharp wit and infectious energy to stages across the Midwest.

With a knack for blending captivating storytelling with clever punchlines, Rashika invites you into her world — sharing her insights on being a Stay-at-Home Daughter, growing up in an immigrant family, navigating her love-hate relationship with the Midwest and *gestures broadly around* these unprecedented times.

In May, Rashika was a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Festival. She has shared the stage with national acts including Chad Daniels, Irene Tu, Jourdain Fisher, Katherine Blanford, among others. In 2024, she won the Crosstown Comedy contest and was a semi-finalist in Cincinnati’s Funniest Person Contest.

You can find her at local clubs including Go Bananas Comedy ClubCommonwealth Comedy ClubLiberty Funny Bone, and on social media.