"On October 24, 2025, the comedian-actors Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak took the stage for a discussion with the New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme, as part of the 26th annual New Yorker Festival, a weekend of conversations, screenings, performances, and more. The Festival, which is the magazine's signature event, was held in New York City and brought together leading voices in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine."
"Jacqueline Novak is an actress, a comedian, and a podcaster, based in Los Angeles. Her hit solo show, "Get On Your Knees," débuted in 2018 and earned a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Solo Performance in 2020. The show's Off-Broadway run was named a Critic's Pick by the New York Times. Novak's Netflix special for "Get On Your Knees,", directed by Natasha Lyonne, was nominated for an Emmy Award."
On October 24, 2025, comedians Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak appeared onstage with Rachel Syme at the 26th annual New Yorker Festival in New York City. The Festival featured conversations, screenings, performances, and brought together leaders in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine. Kate Berlant staged a celebrated one-woman play directed by Bo Burnham, released two comedy specials including a collaboration with John Early, and holds film and television credits in major productions. Jacqueline Novak created the solo show Get On Your Knees, earned stage and Emmy recognition for its special, co-hosts the POOG podcast, and published a memoir.
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