Wait, What's Sri Lanka: An Hour of Stand Up Comedy with Shenuque Tissera

Name: Wait, What's Sri Lanka: An Hour of Stand Up Comedy with Shenuque Tissera
Start: 2026-02-21T21:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-21T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Next In Line Comedy

Next In Line Comedy

Highlights

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm

1.5 hours

Next In Line Comedy

Starting at USD 11

Date & Location

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm to 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00)

Next In Line Comedy

1025 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, United States

About the event

Wait, What's Sri Lanka: An Hour of Stand Up Comedy with Shenuque Tissera

Come check out rising star Shenuque, as they bring their comedy special to Next In Line Comedy Saturday Feb 21, Doors open 9:15, Show 9:30

About this Event

Wait, What's Sri Lanka?

Saturday February 21st. Show 9:30PM; Doors open approximately 9:15

Wait, What's Sri Lanka is a stand up special written by Shenuque and directed by Sunny Laprade. This is a show for anyone that has ever felt invisible. The show explores the joys around embracing all parts of your identity while navigating the pain of not feeling seen. Shenuque explores all the parts of their identity from being Sri Lankan to their queer identity, to their relationship status. If you enjoy stand up comedy that weaves in a compelling narrative this is the show for you.

Bio: Shenuque is a Sri Lankan American comedian born and raised on Staten Island. Their stand-up is infused with a passion for storytelling. They are currently touring their debut stand-up special, 'Wait, What's Sri Lanka', a show for everyone that has felt invisible. They've graced the stage in Off-Broadway productions and contributed their writing talents to HBO Max. They've worked as a director for the Murmartion Theater Company. And co-founded the award winning podcast studio Many Sided Media, where you can regularly hear their voice acting on the show My First Dungeon. Audiences have said that Shenuque is like if Hasan Mihnaj and John Mulaney had a baby.
Featuring: Caitlin Reese

About Next In Line Comedy Club:
Located in Philadelphia's Spring Garden neighborhood. 1025 Hamilton Street.
21+ unless with parent or guardian.
Drinks for sale by Love City Brewing in our showroom bar.
Door and showtimes may adjust slightly based on event logistics or performer needs.
Lineups may shift due to the nature of live comedy and performer availability.
Shows run approximately 80 minutes.
We dont sell food.
Parking: There is paid parking next door or street parking if you can find it.
Please note: This venue is not wheelchair accessible.

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