Atul Patel
Atul Patel is a Minneapolis-based Indian-American comic whose clever observational humor explores life as a middle-aged, vegetarian outsider in Minnesota.
A two-time finalist in the ACME Funniest Person Contest, he’s performed and headlined at shows everywhere from Tokyo to Montreal, with a laid-back delivery and sharp writing, Atul captivates audiences.
Before the Punchlines
Before comedy, Atul Patel was an engineer and certified Microsoft Excel expert—proof that his life started in spreadsheets before moving to the stage. He’s now a two-time finalist in the ACME Funniest Person Contest and has performed internationally, from Lima to Tokyo. A vegetarian in the land of meat raffles and a jaywalker in a passive-aggressive paradise, Atul brings Indian spice to Minnesota nice with sharp, observational comedy rooted in relatable, everyday experiences.