Rekha Shankar

Biography

Rekha Shankar serves as an executive story editor for NBC's Grand Crew and for Digman! on Comedy Central, co-created by Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell. Previously, she contributed her talents as a staff writer on Hulu's Animaniacs and held the position of Head Writer for CollegeHumor's Hardly Working series. In 2020, Rekha was recognized as a promising talent at Just For Laughs: New Faces - Creators.

Her on-screen appearances include roles in notable productions such as Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Hacks, and Aunty Donna’s House of Fun, along with portraying Cupid in a Hershey’s commercial. Rekha is also a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, showcasing her comedic skills every week.

Her writing has been featured in prominent outlets like The New Yorker, ClickHole, and Reductress, and she has worked on projects such as Kal Penn Approves This Message and at Slamdance. Notably, one of her pieces for The New Yorker, which humorously critiques the excessive backstories often found in recipes, gained viral attention. Rekha's diverse portfolio reflects her versatility and impact within the comedy and writing landscapes.