Hari Kondabolu is a comedian renowned for his incisive and confrontational style, often compared to legendary figures like Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Hari has consistently used his platform to speak truth to power, blending his comedic prowess with a focus on social justice. Hari's journey in comedy includes performances on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," and "John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show." Notably, he was featured at the 2007 HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. He further showcased his talent with a half-hour special on Comedy Central, filmed as part of the "Comedy Central Presents" series that aired in early 2011. In addition to his stand-up career, Hari co-hosts "The Untitled Kondabolu Brothers Project," a mostly improvised talk show with his younger brother Ashok—also known as "Dap" from the hip hop group Das Racist. This show regularly captivates audiences in New York City. Hari's creative endeavors extend into film; he wrote, co-produced, and starred in the short film "MANOJ," which has been screened at festivals worldwide, including the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and Chicago. Before establishing himself in comedy, Hari pursued an academic path, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Politics from Bowdoin College in 2004. His early career was marked by his work as an immigrant rights organizer in Seattle. Later, he completed a Master's in Human Rights from the London School of Economics in 2008. His dissertation, "Mexican Returnees as Internally Displaced People: An Argument for the Protection of Economic Migrants Under the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement," earned a merit distinction and stands as one of his most serious and impactful pieces of writing. Hari Kondabolu continues to make his mark as a comedian who not only entertains but also challenges audiences to think critically about the world around them.