Ankur Tangade (she/her) is a stand-up comedian and human rights activist from Beed, Maharashtra. With extensive experience in public speaking, performance and facilitating workshops on issues like women’s safety and sexual wellness, she co-founded Blue Material, India’s first Dalit-led comedy collective, in 2022. In 2025, she created and toured Da-Lit Queer, India’s first DBA (Dalit, Bahujan, Adivasi) queer fest.