Artist Aziz Ansari
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Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari’s decision to trade his previous onstage apparel of hoodies and polos for a series of sharp designer suits is partially a play off the faux-suave title of his debut stand-up CD/DVD, Intimate Moments For A Sensual Evening. But it also signals a sleeker, more efficient style of comedy from the Parks And Recreation star and Human Giant alum. It’s not like Ansari has become unnecessarily fussy over material about the evils of Cold Stone Creamery or embarrassing himself in front of M.I.A.—it’s just that he’s giving the rhythmic details of those older routines their proper due. His newer jokes can come off as a touch exhausting, but Ansari’s infectious enthusiasm wins out more often than not.
Updated 10/05/2010

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Chicago:
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Madison:
Bonnaroo College Comedy Tour to bring Kumail Nanjiani and others to Union on April 16
Milwaukee:
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Milwaukee:
Aziz Ansari at the Pabst Theater
Twin Cities:
Aziz Ansari packs Treasure Island Casino, proves he hates bro culture, as suspected
Austin:
SXSW 2011 Day 1: (Still) Hungry like the wolf
Austin:
SXSW Music 2011 Day 4: So appalled