Comedian, actor Vir Das to speak at CU Boulder Nov. 7

Comedian, actor and musician Vir Das will speak at CU Boulder at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Tickets will be $2 for students, $5 for faculty and staff, and $10 for the general public. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Das got started as a stand-up comedian in India, where his comedy style, which often addresses cultural nuances and contemporary issues, also resonated with audiences worldwide. He has starred in numerous comedy shows, films and television shows in India. His international recognition took off with his Netflix comedy specials "Abroad Understanding" and "Losing It." Das also is a talented musician, fronting the comedy-rock band Alien Chutney.

“We selected Vir Das as a speaker because we thought he stood interestingly at the intersection of comedy and culture,” said Marya Miften, speakers coordinator for CU Boulder’s student-run Cultural Events Board. “He uses stand-up comedy to address social issues, touching on serious topics such as cultural appropriation and representation, but simultaneously discusses lighter, funnier topics. He can tackle important topics through stand-up comedy, resonating with our goal of encouraging respectful dialogue and understanding of cultural differences among students. Through his work, he demonstrates how humor can be a powerful tool for connecting with and embracing one's own culture, making him an ideal choice to engage with our campus community.”

The Cultural Events Board’s mission is to provide programming that brings culture, diversity and social awareness to the CU Boulder campus.

Past CEB speakers have included Award-winning singer, dancer and actress Rita Moreno; South African-born comedian and commentator Trevor Noah; founders of the Black Lives Matter movement; comedian and commentator Hasan Minhaj; former Ohio Governor John Kasich; Olympic gymnast and author Aly Raisman; and Academy Award-winner Viola Davis.