What happens when you’re born in South Africa to Indian parents, build a career in Mumbai, and then move to New York to start all over again—searching for your people along the way?
You turn the identity crisis into a comedy special.
Kaneez Surka’s I Found My People! is a snapshot capturing her vibrant stage presence and the personal journey behind the show.
The special explores her unique journey navigating identity and belonging—being born in South Africa to Indian parents, living and performing across cultures, and ultimately finding her community in New York.
Surka’s comedic focus here is deeply personal and universal. Through anecdotes and observations about migration, multicultural identity, and feeling at home in unexpected places, she invites us into her world with wit, warmth, and relatability.
If you’re intrigued by stories about finding your place in the world—or just love sharp, heartfelt stand-up from a multicultural perspective—I Found My People! is likely to hit the mark.
Kaneez Surka: Kaneez Surka is a producer, actor, and comedian from India, born and raised in South Africa. She has produced and performed in her Netflix Special, ‘Ladies Up’, Netflix’s ‘Comedy Premium League,’ and Amazon Prime Video’s Improv specials, ‘Something From Nothing’ and ‘Improv All Stars – Games Night.’ Kaneez is also known for her comedic acting. Her short film, ‘The Shaila(s)’ was selected for the Voot Select Film Festival. Kaneez currently resides in New York City.
