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Thursday, January 18
 

7:30pm PST

Eric Idle but Jeff B. Davis
SF Sketchfest is incredibly honored to open its 21st festival with a true living legend of comedy: the inimitable Eric Idle. A founding member of the most iconic comedy troupe of all time, Monty Python, Eric also penned the wildly popular smash-hit, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Spamalot (now back on Broadway for another run!), and created the original parody rock band, The Rutles. He has appeared in innumerable film, television, radio and theatre productions and is the author of several books, including his bestselling “Sortabiography,” Always Look On the Bright Side of Life, now celebrating the release of a new edition.

For his first live North American show in 7 years, Eric will be joined by his friend and collaborator Jeff B. Davis (Whose Live) for a truly rare, one-night-only performance featuring music, conversation, and scenes — including the world premiere of a NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN Monty Python sketch! ($95 Orchestra Front, $85 Orchestra Side/Rear, $75 Balcony, All Ages)

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Eric Idle

Eric Idle was born on March 29th 1943 in Harton Hospital, South Shields, County Durham, U.K. In 1968 he began writing and acting in two series of a children’s TV hit, "Do Not Adjust Your Set", with Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam. The success of this show led to four... Read More →
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Jeff B. Davis

American comedian and actor, Jeffery B. Davis is best known for his hit improv comedy and array of film and TV appearances.After his acting debut in the fantasy series "Highway to Heaven" at the age of 12, it was no surprise that Davis was going to enjoy a successful acting career... Read More →



Thursday January 18, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
 
Friday, January 19
 

7:00pm PST

BriTANick with Business Casual
BriTANicK is Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. They have written for "Saturday Night Live," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." They've also made a bunch of sketch comedy videos on the internet that were seen by a lot of people but they didn't monetize them because they didn't understand how to and they're still upset about that. BriTANicK has performed live all over the world including sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. They began their career at SF Sketchfest and are so excited to return with a BRAND NEW NEVER BEFORE SEEN LIVE SHOW.

With an opening set from Business Casual. ($45 Orchestra - Front, $35 Orchestra - Side/Rear, $25 Mezzanine, All Ages)

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Brian McElhaney

Brian McElhaney was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is one half of the sketch group "BriTANicK". He studied Film at NYU.He has acted in "How I Met Your Mother," "Balls Out," "Searching for Sonny," "Much Ado About Nothing," "Mercy," "Young Adult," "The Amazing Spider Man 2," and "Unforgettable... Read More →
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Business Casual

Business Casual is a comedy best-friendship from Los Angeles, California. The group is currently based in NY, performing a brand of comedy that blends both sketch, improvisation, and clowning. They have been featured at the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and the Edinburgh... Read More →
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Nick Kocher

Nick Kocher is a stand-up and writer living in LA. He has written for "Saturday Night Live," "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and the occasional Marvel comic book. He is also one-half of the sketch group BriTANicK, also performing at SF Sketchfest.



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

Joel Kim Booster & Friends
Comedian Joel Kim Booster ("Fire Island", "Loot", "Psychosexual") will host a showcase featuring his favorite pals. With guests Diana Hong, Paige Weldon and more! ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Diana Hong

Diana Hong is a rising stand-up comedian and writer with a style all her own. Diana is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco Punch Line, and was named a Comic of the Week by "The Jackie & Laurie Show". Her comedy has been featured at Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest... Read More →
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Paige Weldon

Paige Weldon is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. You may know her stand-up from "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring", "Don’t Tell Comedy" or her album "Girlfriend at the Time" from AST Records. As an actor, she can be seen... Read More →
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Joel Kim Booster

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred, Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who was named one of the TIME100 Next 2022 as an emerging advocate and creative and a Variety Screenwriter to Watch (2022). Joel has also been recognized as one of The Queer Young Comics Redefining... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Marie Faustin in YUCK: An Hour of Good Jokes and Bad Dates
So you think you can date? Join comedian Marie Faustin, host of "Why Are You Single" for an hour of bad date stories and all the Do's and Don'ts of dating in the digital age. She’ll bring the red flags, and you bring… yourself. ($28, All Ages)

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Marie Faustin

Marie Faustin is an NYC-based comedian and actress. Her live comedy dating show, "Why Are You Single", has sold out to audiences in NYC and LA and she does warm up for John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight". She has appeared on "Broad City", Comedy Central Stand-Up, MTV's "Girl Code... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Ify Nwadiwe & Paige Weldon
Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and "Workaholics", written on the "Eric Andre Show", "Twisted Metal", and "Grand Crew" (the one he acted on), AND has "professionally" played Dungeons and Dragons all over the internet and on television. Quadruple threat!

Paige Weldon is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. You may know her stand-up from "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring", "Don’t Tell Comedy" or her album "Girlfriend at the Time" from AST Records. As an actor, she can be seen recurring on the Paramount Network’s TV reboot of "Heathers", Comedy Central’s "Corporate", and various commercials for which she fit the role of “woman in glasses”. She also wrote an episode for "Corporate"’s third season called “The Importance of Talking Sh*t by Oscar Wilde”.

Hosted by Chad Opitz. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18 )

Artists
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Chad Opitz

A staple of the San Francisco comedy scene due to his unique blend of one-liners, act-outs, musical inclusions and odd subject matter preferences, Chad Opitz leaves a mark that might be worth getting checked out by a doctor if you have health insurance. Oh, he's also been protecting... Read More →
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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Paige Weldon

Paige Weldon is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. You may know her stand-up from "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring", "Don’t Tell Comedy" or her album "Girlfriend at the Time" from AST Records. As an actor, she can be seen... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Solomon Georgio / Sydnee Washington
A special co-headlining show!

Solomon Georgio had his television debut in February 2015 as the featured comedian on "Conan", and followed it up with appearances on "Drunk History", "The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail", "This is Not Happening", Viceland's "Flophouse", "Last Call with Carson Daily", "2 Dope Queens" and a second appearance on "Conan". He also appeared as an expert on the recent season of the critically acclaimed "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7", in which he helped drag queens workshop their comedy roast material. Solomon's first half-hour comedy special premiered on "Comedy Central Stand Up Presents" in 2017. His debut album with Comedy Central Records, "HomoNégro Superior", is also available. As a writer, he's written for "Shrill", "High Fidelity", HBOs "Crashing", "Adam Ruins Everything", "Survival of the Thickest" and "Spongebob Squarepants".

Sydnee Washington is a comedian, actor, and writer. In 2022, Sydnee became an Emmy Nominee for her supporting role as Judith in "Bridesman". Received a WGA Award for her writing contributions to "Inside Amy Schumer". She was a 2021 Just For Laughs "New Face" for her stand-up work. Has toured with comedians Chelsea Handler, Matteo Lane, Janelle James, and others; as well as her own sold-out, powerful comedic hour, "How To Start A Fire" which blends memoir, storytelling and standup into an unforgettable experience during her childhood. A podcast staple, she's been the host of "The Unofficial Expert" with Marie Faustin and Headgum's "Hobby Hunter" and as a guest on many popular formats. On social media, she has hosted "Syd Can Cook", for Instagram Live, a first-of-its-kind comedy cooking show with celebrity guests. Sydnee's work has been profiled in W Magazine, Vulture, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times.

Hosted by Baruch Porras-Hernandez. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Baruch Porras Hernandez

Baruch Porras-Hernandez has performed comedy at fancy universities, strip clubs, bars, and a cave once, but his most impressive accomplishment is having had a donut named after him at Dynamo Donuts in San Francisco. He recently hosted and curated "Comedy Night" at KQED, is the creator... Read More →
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Solomon Georgio

Solomon Georgio had his television debut in February 2015 as the featured comedian on "Conan", and followed it up with appearances on "Drunk History", "The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail", "This is Not Happening", Viceland's "Flophouse", "Last Call with Carson Daily", "2 Dope Queens... Read More →
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Sydnee Washington

Sydnee Washington is a comedian, actor, and writer. In 2022, Sydnee became an Emmy Nominee for her supporting role as Judith in "Bridesman" and received a WGA Award for her writing contributions to "Inside Amy Schumer". She was a 2021 Just For Laughs "New Face" for her stand-up work... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Beverly Live! with Jamie Denbo
Beverly Live!: Bev's one-yente show takes audiences on a journey to starting over at age 70, becoming an entrepreneur, and parenting her twin girls, Laine and Rachelle. (Both 37 and still single. It's FINE.) Special prize if you have long Covid!**

**There's not actually a prize but... congrats? ($30, All Ages)

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Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo currently serves as co-EP on the 20th season of ABC's smash hit, "Grey's Anatomy". She was the creator, EP and showrunner of Lifetime's 10 episode one-hour dramedy series, "American Princess", which was based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival... Read More →
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Kerri Kenney-Silver

Kerri Kenney-Silver is perhaps best known as "Deputy Trudy Wiegel" from "Reno 911!" for which she has received four Emmy nominations. She began her career as one of the creators and stars (and the only female member) of the MTV sketch comedy show "The State". From there her work has... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

David Wain's World of Wonder: a night of magic, comedy, music and other delights
A dazzling night of magic, comedy, music and fun with David Wain, Michaela Watkins, and friends Tony Hale, Kevin Pollak and Dulce Sloan! ($30-$45, All Ages)

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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by "Variety", "Rolling Stone" and "Timeout LA" as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the... Read More →
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Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak started as stand-up comedian in San Francisco, when at age twenty he was the youngest entrant in the SF Comedy Competition. Five grueling, learning and growing years later he had risen to the top. It was time to move to Los Angeles with dreams of appearing on “The Tonight... Read More →
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Tony Hale

Tony Hale is a two time Emmy award winning actor known for his work on "Arrested Development," "VEEP," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Being the Ricardos," "Hocus Pocus 2" and "Toy Story 4."Hale will be co-starring in Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Decameron”, and... Read More →
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David Wain

David Wain is the director and co-writer of six feature films, including "Wet Hot American Summer", "Role Models", "Wanderlust", "They Came Together" and "A Futile and Stupid Gesture". On television, Wain co-created, directed and co-starred in "The State", "Childrens Hospital", "Stella... Read More →
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Michaela Watkins

A natural talent with an undeniable energy, Michaela Watkins has made her mark through a variety of impressive and unforgettable roles. Watkins has been busy. On the big screen, she starred in IFC's "Paint" opposite Owen Wilson. Wilson plays Carl Nargle, a public access painter whose... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Jeopargay! with Spike Einbinder and Honey Pluton
Honey and Spike are queering the classic gameshow with "Jeopargay!" A cohort of comedians will compete in a knowledge-off that will make you reply with the question “What Is: AN Unforgettable NIGHT!?” With guests Kel Cripe, Dylan McKeever, Nori Reed and Amy Schneider. ($35 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Amy Schneider

Like Kim Deal, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and one of the two Wright Brothers, Amy Schneider was born in Dayton, Ohio. In 2021, she made her first appearance on the syndicated quiz show "Jeopardy!", where she would go on to win 40 consecutive games, the second most in the show’s history... Read More →
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Dylan McKeever

Dylan McKeever is a comedian, writer, artist, musician and video maker. Her work revolves around her queer identity, trans issues, race, politics, sex and dating. She has collaborated with brands including HBO, Instagram, TikTok, GIPHY, ATTN, Instrument, Health-Ade, Billie, and Millie... Read More →
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Honey Pluton

Honey Pluton is a comedian living in New York City. His work explores consciousness, transsexualism and having a lot of fun. He's brought his solo show "I've Always Been Like This" to sold out crowds in Brooklyn, Seattle, LA, & Oakland and hopefully to a city near you soon. 
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Kel Cripe

Kel Cripe is a stand up comedian, writer and performer based in Los Angeles. They are a third of sketch comedy trio "Babe Motel", writing and performing live/digital sketches all around LA and New York. Most recently, Kel wrote, produced and starred in their sold out play, "Concessions... Read More →
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Nori Reed

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. Nori got her start in The Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’. Most recently, she wrote for seasons five and six of Disney’s... Read More →
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Spike Einbinder

Spike Einbinder is a comedian, actor, writer, drag performer and 6,000 year old shapeshifting demon from Los Angeles. His work combines body horror, surrealism and dark comedy. He has featured roles in HBO's "Los Espookys", as well as A24's "You Hurt My Feelings" and the forthcoming... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Acuña Acuna, Comedy Dance Chicago and Convoy, Hosted by Lucy Bonino ($25, All Ages)

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Acuña Acuna

"Acuña Acuna" is a one-person comedy show based on comedian Erick Acuña’s real life as a Peruvian Latino living in Washington DC. The show includes monologues, sketches and songs that covers experiences from filling out an English-language medical form for the first time, going... Read More →
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Comedy Dance Chicago

Comedy Dance Chicago is “a super high-energy laugh riot!” A combination of sketch, physical comedy, dance, word play, music, and overall goofiness is sure to have you smiling and laughing and boppin’ in your seat! Throw in some audience participation and you get what The Chicago... Read More →
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Convoy

Convoy is Alex Fernie, Alex Berg & Todd Fasen and have been performing their brand of fast-paced and hilarious improv together for 20 years. Their weekly show at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles was described by Time Out LA as "what can happen when a few players know... Read More →
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Lucy Bonino

Lucy Bonino is a comic based out of Richmond, VA. She’s featured at various comedy festivals around the country and has opened for headliners like Dave Attell, Stavros Halkias, Jordan Jensen and Chris Gethard.



Friday January 19, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

Hilarious Habibis
Hilarious Habibis – hosted by Gena B. Jones and Lynn Maleh – is Hollywood's FIRST EVER standup showcase featuring Middle Eastern/North African [MENA] comedians. The show, which has been featured in Alaraby TV and Between East, aims to bring together a diverse group of artists and audiences to laugh about everything, from brown parent trauma and cultural hiccups to AMC commercials and lube. What began as a way for MENA comedians to get in front of agents and managers has evolved into something so much bigger: a countercultural hub for the MENA community in LA and beyond. Past shows have featured a range of up-and coming and established MENA comics, including Bassem Youssef, Maz Jobrani, Dina Hashem, Aristotle Athari, Dave Merheje, and Crystal Marie.

With guests Christie Bahna, Bita Joudaki, Dauood Naimyar, Arash Narchi and Murahd Shawki ($28, All Ages)

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Arash Narchi

Arash Narchi is a Vancouver-based comedian who has lived in Tehran, Dubai and LA. Arash brings his multicultural background and everyday observations to the stage. He has been featured on Tinder Tales on Tour, White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival and has performed in Montreal, Austin... Read More →
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Bita Joudaki

Bita Joudaki is an Iranian-Canadian writer, comedian and filmmaker. Bita has performed comedy across Canada and the US at festivals like Vancouver International Improv Festival, Combustion Festival and Motor City Comedy Festival. Bita earned a Leo Award nomination for her directorial... Read More →
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Christie Bahna

Christie Bahna is a comic, writer, and voice actor (SAG/AFTRA) based in Los Angeles. As a first-generation Egyptian American and attorney, Christie's work explores the interplay between culture, law, and identity... and the legal implications of slipping on banana peels. Christie... Read More →
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Dauood Naimyaar

Dauood Naimyar recently taped a Comedy Central stand-up set in February.  Last year, Dauood was just a "New Face" at Just For Laughs 2022. Dauood’s comedic perspective is shaped by the duality of his constant need to fit in, and his relentless desire to be different. His search... Read More →
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Gena B. Jones

Gena B. Jones is a Syrian-Mexican-American writer, comedian and show producer based in Los Angeles. She got her start doing comedy on the East Coast before moving to LA in 2018.In 2019, she was selected to be a comedian in development at the Hollywood Improv Comedy Club on Melrose... Read More →
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Lynn Maleh

Called "up-and-coming" by the LA Times, Lynn Maleh is a Syrian-American TV writer and standup comedian whose last name means salty, which she is. She's written for Act Your Age on Bounce TV, The Onion, Reductress, and McSweeney’s and has performed on The New York Comedy Festival... Read More →
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Murahd Shawki

Murahd Shawki is fresh off the success of his special taping with Don't Tell Comedy "Dirty Little Immigrant Boy." Clips from his special on topics such as racial ambiguity, his Egyptian heritage, and mental health have received over 35,000,000 views cumulatively across major social... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

8:00pm PST

The Red Room Orchestra play "The Lost Boys" Soundtrack, with special guest Tim Cappello
The Red Room Orchestra presents a fully immersive and wild night of music from the cult classic soundtrack of "The Lost Boys" played in its entirety, with very special guest Tim Cappello, the bodybuilding sax man featured in the beach concert scene. Come dressed as your favorite vampire from the film and dance the night away. And remember: you'll never grow old, and you'll never die. With Allyson BakerBrad BrooksChaki the Funk Wizard, Peaches ChristToby Damnit aka Larry MullinsDave HillDJ Omar PerezMeryl Theo PressEugene RobinsonPete Straus and Michael Urbano. ($48 Reserved Seating, $28 General Admission, All Ages)

Poster art by Brian Mello 

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Peaches Christ

Peaches Christ is a filmmaker and cult leader living in San Francisco. Her infamous cult-movie events are self-produced at the Castro Theatre and regularly draw over 1,000 attendees to each new production. Events have featured special guest stars John Waters, Cloris Leachman, Appolonia... Read More →
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Chaki The Funk Wizard

I'm Chaki! A one-person weirdo electro-funk comedy act from L.A. I'm fresh off tours with Fishbone and El Vez: The Mexican Elvis!- I've shared the stage with acts like Shannon and The Clams, John Waters, Flipper, The Space Lady, Bob Log III, Captured By Robots and Weird Paul. CBS... Read More →
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Allyson Baker

Allyson Baker is known for two things, playing guitar and being Canadian. She only does one of those things well. "Dirty Ghosts" is her main musical vehicle and when flagged down will hop out and join others on their musical adventures. Amongst them have been playing guitar on albums... Read More →
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Dave Hill

Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City, which is great. He has appeared on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", "Girls5eva", "Joe Pera Talks with You", "Inside Amy Schumer", "@midnight", "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee... Read More →
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DJ Omar Perez

Raised in the thriving musical subcultures of Washington, D.C. DJ Omar Perez was exposed to the diversity of Punk, New Wave and Hip Hop from an early age.This inspired his multivariate approach to DJing which resonates with people whose tastes are as broad as his; an asset that has... Read More →
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The Red Room Orchestra

Formed by San Francisco producer and multi-instrumentalist Marc Capelle in 2017, The Red Room Orchestra is a collective of popular, jazz, classical, and electronic composers and performers who’ve played and recorded alongside the Bad Seeds, the Plastic Ono Band, Cibo Matto, Oingo... Read More →
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Tim Cappello

Tim Cappello is an American musician, known primarily as a saxophonist, whose work can be heard on the Tina Turner tracks "We Don't Need Another Hero" and "One of the Living" from "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", and his cover of The Call song "I Still Believe" from "The Lost Boys... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

9:30pm PST

Girl God, with Nori Reed
Girl God is back and better than ever. You’ve seen them on Just For Laughs’ Moontower Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Vancouver, New York Comedy Fest, Netflix Is a Joke Fest, and more. You’ve heard their hit podcast “The Girl God Experience.” Eric Andre called them his “new favorite thing in comedy.” GLAAD called them “a threat to the queer community.” This January, don't miss their triumphant return to San Francisco as part of SF Sketchfest. With an opening set from Nori Reed($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a change in schedule, Uncle Function is no longer appearing. Nori Reed as been added.

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Nori Reed

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. Nori got her start in The Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’. Most recently, she wrote for seasons five and six of Disney’s... Read More →
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Girl God

Girl God is back and better than ever. You’ve seen them on Just For Laughs’ Moontower Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Vancouver, New York Comedy Fest, Netflix Is a Joke Fest, and more. You’ve heard their hit podcast “The Girl God Experience.” Eric Andre called them his... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

Joel Kim Booster & Friends
Comedian Joel Kim Booster ("Fire Island," "Loot," "Psychosexual") will host a showcase featuring his favorite pals. With Nori Reed, Kate Willett and more. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Kate Willett

Kate Willett is a comedian, writer, actress, and podcaster who has appeared on the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and Netflix’s "Comedy Lineup." Her unabashed honesty and vulnerability have won her acclaim for her Audible Original “Dirtbag Anthropology,” in addition to going... Read More →
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Nori Reed

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. Nori got her start in The Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’. Most recently, she wrote for seasons five and six of Disney’s... Read More →
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Joel Kim Booster

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred, Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who was named one of the TIME100 Next 2022 as an emerging advocate and creative and a Variety Screenwriter to Watch (2022). Joel has also been recognized as one of The Queer Young Comics Redefining... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Ify Nwadiwe & Paige Weldon
Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and "Workaholics", written on the "Eric Andre Show", "Twisted Metal", and "Grand Crew" (the one he acted on), AND has "professionally" played Dungeons and Dragons all over the internet and on television. Quadruple threat!

Paige Weldon is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. You may know her stand-up from "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring", "Don’t Tell Comedy" or her album "Girlfriend at the Time" from AST Records. As an actor, she can be seen recurring on the Paramount Network’s TV reboot of "Heathers", Comedy Central’s "Corporate", and various commercials for which she fit the role of “woman in glasses”. She also wrote an episode for "Corporate"’s third season called “The Importance of Talking Sh*t by Oscar Wilde”.

Hosted by Chad Opitz ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

Artists
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Chad Opitz

A staple of the San Francisco comedy scene due to his unique blend of one-liners, act-outs, musical inclusions and odd subject matter preferences, Chad Opitz leaves a mark that might be worth getting checked out by a doctor if you have health insurance. Oh, he's also been protecting... Read More →
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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Paige Weldon

Paige Weldon is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles. You may know her stand-up from "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring", "Don’t Tell Comedy" or her album "Girlfriend at the Time" from AST Records. As an actor, she can be seen... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

Sketchfest Sets
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite emerging stand up comics, every weekend at The Lost Church! With Christie Bahna, Hay Beacon, Bel Benitez, Starlar Burns, Diana Hong, Gary Hughes, Arash Narchi and Nick Skardarasy, Hosted by K. Cheng ($28, All Ages)

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Arash Narchi

Arash Narchi is a Vancouver-based comedian who has lived in Tehran, Dubai and LA. Arash brings his multicultural background and everyday observations to the stage. He has been featured on Tinder Tales on Tour, White Rock Buskers & Comedy Festival and has performed in Montreal, Austin... Read More →
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Bel Benitez

Bel Benitez is a San Diego native who has performed across the country uniting audiences around our most basic human emotions. Bel shares how he navigates a world that—from food to relationships to death—makes no sense, but keeps on turning all the same.
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Christie Bahna

Christie Bahna is a comic, writer, and voice actor (SAG/AFTRA) based in Los Angeles. As a first-generation Egyptian American and attorney, Christie's work explores the interplay between culture, law, and identity... and the legal implications of slipping on banana peels. Christie... Read More →
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Diana Hong

Diana Hong is a rising stand-up comedian and writer with a style all her own. Diana is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco Punch Line, and was named a Comic of the Week by "The Jackie & Laurie Show". Her comedy has been featured at Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest... Read More →
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Gary Hughes

Gary Hughes is a Oakland based comedian. He performed in the heartfelt play, "The Laramie Project" at San Francisco State University. He has performed in feativals such as SF Sketchfest, Northwest Black Comedy Festival, World Series of Comedy, Battle of the Bay Competition and Mutiny... Read More →
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Hay Beacon

Hay Beacon is a very cool, intimidating comedian and writer from the San Francisco Bay Area where they run Don’t Tell Comedy shows, "Toxic Thots": a queer and PoC standup show in plant store raising funds for mental health services, and a life-changing weekly stand-up showcase in... Read More →
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K. Cheng

K. Cheng has appeared at the Comedy Cellar, the Comedy Store, and Gotham’s Comedy Club… not to perform, he’s just appeared there. He has, however, performed at NBC "Stand Up for Diversity", EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival), and San Francisco Sketchfest. He’s the producer of... Read More →
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Nick Skardarasy

Nick Skardarasy is very excited to be returning to SF Sketchfest this year! They have performed all over the country but swear that San Francisco is their favorite city to perform in. His 2020 special, "Thin Walls An Evening with My Neighbors" was named one of 100 Best Things in Comedy... Read More →
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Starlar Burns

Starlar Burns is a tender-hearted Oakland-based comic with a strikingly smooth voice and material that wildly lurches between childish innocence and the darkness that lies in the hearts of men. Outside of comedy, he enjoys birds and other living things.



Friday January 19, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip (SOLD OUT)
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip is a very special comedy show featuring original comedic songs, presentations, bits, and one (1) single backflip performed by an aging, sedentary man who had to stand up and crack his knees in the middle of writing this description. ($30, All Ages)

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Demi Adejuyigbe

Demi Adejuyigbe is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and– inexplicably– musician best known for his former podcasts, "Punch Up The Jam" and "Gilmore Guys", as well as his popular "September 21st" video series, and his roles as a writer/producer on shows like NBC's "The Good Place... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:30pm PST

RISK! with Kevin Allison
RISK! is the show where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. Hosted by Kevin Allison (MTV's "The State", Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO), RISK! features true stories from people from all walks of life that are more raw, real, and uncensored than stories you'll hear anywhere else. The RISK! podcast has been downloaded tens of millions of times by passionate fans around the world. Slate.com calls RISK! "jaw-dropping, hilarious and just plain touching." At the RISK! live show at SF Sketchfest, Kevin Allison will host an exciting lineup of performers who will each tell a true story from their life about a pivotal moment when the stakes were high. With guests Marie Faustin, Tony Hale, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Dulcé Sloan. Learn more about RISK! at RISK-show.com

Content warning: Please note, some stories told on RISK! may feature descriptions of sexual events, violence, substance use or abuse, self-harm, etc. This show is intended for adults only. ($45 Orchestra - Front, $35 Orchestra - Side/Rear & Mezzanine, 18+) 

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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by "Variety", "Rolling Stone" and "Timeout LA" as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the... Read More →
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Kerri Kenney-Silver

Kerri Kenney-Silver is perhaps best known as "Deputy Trudy Wiegel" from "Reno 911!" for which she has received four Emmy nominations. She began her career as one of the creators and stars (and the only female member) of the MTV sketch comedy show "The State". From there her work has... Read More →
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Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, "RISK!", where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. Since Kevin started the podcast as a DIY passion project from his bedroom in 2009, "RISK!" has grown to have millions of downloads per month and... Read More →
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Marie Faustin

Marie Faustin is an NYC-based comedian and actress. Her live comedy dating show, "Why Are You Single", has sold out to audiences in NYC and LA and she does warm up for John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight". She has appeared on "Broad City", Comedy Central Stand-Up, MTV's "Girl Code... Read More →
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Tony Hale

Tony Hale is a two time Emmy award winning actor known for his work on "Arrested Development," "VEEP," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Being the Ricardos," "Hocus Pocus 2" and "Toy Story 4."Hale will be co-starring in Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Decameron”, and... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Acuña Acuna, Squad Patrol and Untold Stories of Rap, Hosted by Marcus Howard ($25, All Ages)

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Acuña Acuna

"Acuña Acuna" is a one-person comedy show based on comedian Erick Acuña’s real life as a Peruvian Latino living in Washington DC. The show includes monologues, sketches and songs that covers experiences from filling out an English-language medical form for the first time, going... Read More →
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Marcus Howard

Born and raised in Oakland, Marcus Howard is a comedian who's been making audiences laugh for years. With a sharp wit and a unique perspective on life, Marcus has become a regular on the Bay Area comedy scene. He's performs regulary at the SF Punchline, Cobbs Comedy Club, and Rooster... Read More →
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Squad Patrol!

Dark. Literate. Mildly Classy. Squad Patrol! is The Sacramento Comedy Spot’s mainstage sketch comedy show and has been writing and performing since 2015. Squad Patrol! shows often consist of interwoven sketches akin to a one-act play, replete with elaborate costumes, props, lasers... Read More →
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Untold Stories of Rap

Untold Stories of Rap Written by: Victor Samuel Lopez ("Tulsa King," "All That")Starring:Dean Sharpe ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Insecure")Matthew Harris ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "I'm Dying Up Here")Jahred King ("Snowfall," "Yellowjackets")Untold Stories of Rap enjoyed a 3 month run... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

David Cross & Friends
The brilliant David Cross ("Mr. Show," "Arrested Development") returns to SF Sketchfest with brand-new, post-pandemic standup born out of these last incredibly strange three years. He'll be joined by very special guests Kevin Pollak and more! ($45-$55, All Ages)

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Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak started as stand-up comedian in San Francisco, when at age twenty he was the youngest entrant in the SF Comedy Competition. Five grueling, learning and growing years later he had risen to the top. It was time to move to Los Angeles with dreams of appearing on “The Tonight... Read More →
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David Cross

Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and producer on stage and screens both big and small. Named one of the Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, Cross last toured the world with "Make America Great Again... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
Come see a live performance of the new D&D Adventures streaming TV show from Beadle & Grimm's: a fast and funny D&D game-meets-improv comedy show where everyone dies in the end. Watch the cast play 1st level characters who must face off with a classic, all-powerful monster from D&D lore. By the end of the show, the entire party will meet their tragic but hilarious demise. With their doom inevitable, the players are free to have a blast as they go out in their collective blaze of glory. Perfect for nerds and newbies alike, this live performance of FPWKK features a stand-alone story and stars Matthew Lillard and other gaming luminaries! Come for the comedy, stay for the slaughter! ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $40 Preferred Premium Seating, $35 General Admission, 18+)

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Friday January 19, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

Maniac Bowl
Maniac Bowl is where the best comedians in San Francisco identify the worst people in the universe. In Maniac Bowl, a panel of comics and the audience enter history’s most infamous dictators, serial killers, child actors, and weirdos into a winner-take-all, all-maniac tournament bracket from which only one maniac will emerge with the title of Maniac Bowl Champion. It’s the only comedy show that combines the edge-of-your-seat excitement of the NCAA tournament with the bone-crushing thrills of discussing your favorite psychos and perverts. Maniac Bowl is the light, silly comedy show for our dark and twisted era. With guests Matt Baetz, Ashley Monique, Natasha Vinik and Marcus Williams ($28, All Ages)

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Arthur Gaus

Arthur Gaus is a widely-acclaimed San Francisco based comedian who has become a fixture of West Coast indie comedy thanks to his high energy delivery, imaginative performance style and biting wit. He is regularly heard on SiriusXM and his first full length record "Nice Jokes For Smart... Read More →
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Ashley Monique

Ashley Monique is a San Francisco-based comedian who delivers confessional, wry, and sometimes dark humor with a disarming sincerity. She has opened for Melissa Villasenor, Zoltan Kaszas, and Nimesh Patel. You can find where Ashley will be performing next on Instagram @trashleym... Read More →
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Jesse Fernandez

Jesse Fernandez has performed comedy in 9 countries, at 10 SF Sketchfests, and he’s a regular performer at the legendary Punch Line Comedy Club, Cobb’s Comedy Club and more. His comedy has been seen on AJ, MSN, Starbucks, Hitachi, Salesforce, TED Talks, Discovery Channel, Zynga... Read More →
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Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams is a stand-up comedian posing as a structural engineer during business hours. He was a semi-finalist in the 2016 Sacramento Comedy Festival and has performed at the San Francisco Punchline, Cobb's Comedy Club, all over New York, Denver and several other locations with... Read More →
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Matt Baetz

Matt Baetz is a Bay Area-based comedian originally from Baltimore, MD. He’s performed multiple times on "The Late Late Show", "Comedy TV", "Comics Unleashed" and Playboy Radio. He has traveled the world performing on 10 USO tours for the troops in Afghanistan, Cuba, Saudia Arabia... Read More →
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Natasha Vinik

Natasha Vinik is a Bay Area comedian - with a mother from Peru and a Jewish, South African father - her unique perspective and experience makes her comedy fun, frightening, and falafel. Minus the falafel. She's allergic. Natasha is a paid regular at the San Jose Improv, and was featured... Read More →



Friday January 19, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
 
Saturday, January 20
 

12:00pm PST

The State: Hits and Misses
A live table-read of new, rare, and never-before seen sketches by "The State". ($65 Preferred Front Row Seating, $55 Preferred Premium Seating, $45 General Admission, 18+)

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David Wain

David Wain is the director and co-writer of six feature films, including "Wet Hot American Summer", "Role Models", "Wanderlust", "They Came Together" and "A Futile and Stupid Gesture". On television, Wain co-created, directed and co-starred in "The State", "Childrens Hospital", "Stella... Read More →
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Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio played Detective Charles Boyle in the Golden Globe winning TV series, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." He’s been in cult and mainstream comedies like "Wet Hot American Summer," "Superbad," "Paul," and "Pitch Perfect." Joe is also a founding member of the iconic 90’s MTV sketch... Read More →
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Ken Marino

Ken Marino is an actor and producer. Credits include "The State," "Wanderlust," "The Ten," "Role Models," "Childrens Hospital" and "Party Down."
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Kerri Kenney-Silver

Kerri Kenney-Silver is perhaps best known as "Deputy Trudy Wiegel" from "Reno 911!" for which she has received four Emmy nominations. She began her career as one of the creators and stars (and the only female member) of the MTV sketch comedy show "The State". From there her work has... Read More →
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Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, "RISK!", where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. Since Kevin started the podcast as a DIY passion project from his bedroom in 2009, "RISK!" has grown to have millions of downloads per month and... Read More →
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Michael Patrick Jann

Michael Patrick Jann is an American actor, writer and director, best known as a cast member of MTV's "The State" and director of the film "Drop Dead Gorgeous".He directed many episodes of "Reno 911!" on Comedy Central, as well as most of the non-studio sketches on "Little Britain... Read More →
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Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon is a writer and actor from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he joined the influential sketch comedy group "The State". The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination... Read More →
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Todd Holoubek

Todd Holoubek, is a media artist, technologist, and educator based in Seoul South Korea. His background includes working in television as an actor, writer, and creator for the 1990’s MTV series “The State on MTV”; resident researcher and adjunct professor at the Interactive... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

3:00pm PST

Will You Accept This Rose
"The Bachelor" super fan Arden Myrin ("Insatiable," "Shameless"), along with "Bachelor"-obsessed celebrity guests, discuss the latest "The Bachelor" episodes: tears, fantasy suites, and making sweet, sweet, love on the GREATEST COMEDY FRANCHISE OF ALL TIME -- "The Bachelor," "Bachelorette," and "Bachelor in Paradise." FANTASY! VICTORY! SUCCESS!! AMERICA!!! BONE ZONE!!! With special guests Doug BensonBrayden Bowers, Erin Foley and more! ($35, All Ages)

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Doug Benson

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and... Read More →
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Arden Myrin

Actor, writer and comedian Arden Myrin was most recently seen on "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and is the host of the Hulu show "Secret Chef". Arden is the host of two hit iHeartRadio Podcasts- a comedic podcast about the Bachelor franchise "Will You Accept This Rose?" And "No Autographs... Read More →
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Brayden Bowers

Brayden Bowers, a 25 year old from San Diego, is an outspoken and unique cast member from the most recent seasons of ABC’s Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise. Brayden was known on the show for his quirky personality, ‘golden retriever’ energy, and outside the box style.
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Erin Foley

Erin Foley is a seasoned standup comic and comedy writer. She has her own Comedy Central Presents and has appeared numerous times on Conan O'Brien as well as "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", "Chelsea Lately" and Funny or Die. Foley is a writer on "That 90's Show" (S1, S2... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

4:00pm PST

Supermarried
John Ross Bowie ("Speechless," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Heat") and Jamie Denbo ("American Princess," "Daddy's Home," "The Heat") met at the UCB Theater and got married. Now, in lieu of couples counseling, they work out their issues by improvising together. With an opening set by Convoy. ($28, All Ages)

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Convoy

Convoy is Alex Fernie, Alex Berg & Todd Fasen and have been performing their brand of fast-paced and hilarious improv together for 20 years. Their weekly show at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles was described by Time Out LA as "what can happen when a few players know... Read More →
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Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo currently serves as co-EP on the 20th season of ABC's smash hit, "Grey's Anatomy". She was the creator, EP and showrunner of Lifetime's 10 episode one-hour dramedy series, "American Princess", which was based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival... Read More →
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John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie plays Jimmy Dimeo on ABC’S "Speechless." Other appearances include "The Big Bang Theory," "Veep", "Episodes," "Love," "Fresh off the Boat" and a lot of shows where you think he’s the killer but then it turns out he’s not.



Saturday January 20, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

4:00pm PST

Celebrity Autobiography
Celebrity Autobiography, the award-winning hit comedy show where celebrities act out other celebrities' jaw-dropping memoirs verbatim, returns to Sketchfest following its Broadway run! Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, the show features star performers acting out “hot off the press” & hard-to-believe-they-wrote-‘em tell-alls live. Created by Emmy Award nominated writer-performer Eugene Pack and developed by Pack and Dayle Reyfel, Celebrity Autobiography features solos, duets, and mashups with the entire cast covering themes such as first time romance, fitness, music, food, sports, politics, celebrity poetry, and Hollywood love triangles, told from all sides. Critics Pick in NY Times and described as the "Funniest Show in Town, Hands Down"--NY Post. With Pamela AdlonTony Hale, Thomas LennonLaraine NewmanEugene Pack, Dayle ReyfelDulcé SloanJennifer Tilly, and more. ($75 Preferred Front Row Seating, $55 Preferred Premium Seating, $45 General Admission, 18+)

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Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon is a writer and actor from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he joined the influential sketch comedy group "The State". The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination... Read More →
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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by "Variety", "Rolling Stone" and "Timeout LA" as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the... Read More →
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Eugene Pack

Eugene Pack is the creator of the international hit comedy sensation “Celebrity Autobiography” which won him the Drama Desk Award in the category of “Unique Theatrical Experience.” Pack is also an Emmy Award-nominated writer and Producer. He was nominated for Outstanding Writing... Read More →
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Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway" for her memorable portrayal of the terribly untalented Olive, actress wannabe, and gangster's moll. Her performance in "Liar Liar" as Jim Carrey's gold digging client earned her... Read More →
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Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman is a native of Los Angeles and began her career at the age of 15 when the improv group she worked with was hired to bring culture and self-expression to the youth of East LA and South Central.After High School she went to Paris and studied mime with Marcel Marceau... Read More →
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Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon has been kickin' around in entertainment since she was a kid, and she's so happy to be back at Sketchfest. She's the creative visionary behind the FX series, "Better Things". You also might recognize her as Cokey Smurf from "Californication", Bobby Hill from "King of... Read More →
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Tony Hale

Tony Hale is a two time Emmy award winning actor known for his work on "Arrested Development," "VEEP," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Being the Ricardos," "Hocus Pocus 2" and "Toy Story 4."Hale will be co-starring in Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Decameron”, and... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Drunk Theatre
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that's kicked weekends into overdrive since 2017. Come see what iHeartRadio, SF Chronicle, CBS, LA Times, SF Weekly, SFGate, Thrillist, DoLA, TimeOut, and WeLikeLA have all been talking about. ($25, All Ages)

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Drunk Theatre

A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that's kicked weekends into overdrive since 2017. Come see what iHeartRadio... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

David Cross & Friends
The brilliant David Cross ("Mr. Show," "Arrested Development") returns to SF Sketchfest with brand-new, post-pandemic standup born out of these last incredibly strange three years. He'll be joined by very special guests! With Lane Moore, Arden Myrin, and Nori Reed. ($45-$55, All Ages)

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Arden Myrin

Actor, writer and comedian Arden Myrin was most recently seen on "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and is the host of the Hulu show "Secret Chef". Arden is the host of two hit iHeartRadio Podcasts- a comedic podcast about the Bachelor franchise "Will You Accept This Rose?" And "No Autographs... Read More →
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David Cross

Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and producer on stage and screens both big and small. Named one of the Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, Cross last toured the world with "Make America Great Again... Read More →
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Lane Moore

Lane Moore is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and musician. Her first book, "How To Be Alone: If You Want To And Even If You Don't" became a #1 bestseller and was praised as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, New York Magazine, NPR, Good Morning America... Read More →
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Nori Reed

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. Nori got her start in The Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’. Most recently, she wrote for seasons five and six of Disney’s... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Everything's Great!
A lovely, fun, cool, sexy, nice, rad, fun, chill, good, sexy, dope, really cool, fun, great, fun, neat, charming, and very cool standup comedy show with special guests and honestly I forgot what I was supposed to write here. Hosted by Demi Adejuyigbe, Nick Kocher and Addie Weyrich, with guests Dave Hill, Ify Nwadiwe and more! ($40 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Dave Hill

Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City, which is great. He has appeared on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", "Girls5eva", "Joe Pera Talks with You", "Inside Amy Schumer", "@midnight", "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee... Read More →
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Addie Weyrich

Addie Weyrich is a NY and LA-based comedian, actor, writer, and host. Philadelphia Magazine named her “Comedian on the Rise” in their Best of Philly 2017 roundup and Time Out New York has accurately labeled her as a “lovable loony toon.” After hosting shows monthly at Union... Read More →
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Demi Adejuyigbe

Demi Adejuyigbe is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and– inexplicably– musician best known for his former podcasts, "Punch Up The Jam" and "Gilmore Guys", as well as his popular "September 21st" video series, and his roles as a writer/producer on shows like NBC's "The Good Place... Read More →
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Nick Kocher

Nick Kocher is a stand-up and writer living in LA. He has written for "Saturday Night Live," "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and the occasional Marvel comic book. He is also one-half of the sketch group BriTANicK, also performing at SF Sketchfest.



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Greg Barris & Mike Drucker
Greg Barris is an American Comedy Scene Darling accurately described as "the perfect combination of very good looking, hilarious and super-weird (Paper Magazine) and "Excellent" (The New Yorker).Known for his charismatic energy, twisted humor, and psychedelic leanings. He recently made his late-night television debut on "The Late Late Show with James Corden". Greg's new comedy special "Deep Healings" features an intimate setting where he expertly mixes his stand-up with audience interaction, moments of forgiveness, kink shares, family values (or lack thereof), and interstitial meditations in one of the most original comedy specials of the year. You can also hear him as host of the podcast "Deep Healing with Greg Barris", available on all streaming platforms. He has two live comedy albums, "Shame Wave" and "Deep Healing", both available on aspecialthing Records. Greg also makes incredible pizza.

Mike Drucker is a writer and standup comedian living in New York City where he works as the executive producer and co-head writer of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee". His stand-up has been featured on Audible and at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, where he was selected for the prestigious New Faces showcase. Drucker has also been a staff writer on such shows as "Mystery Science Theater 3000", "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", "Adam Ruins Everything", "The President Show", and "Bill Nye Saves the World". His writing has also appeared in video games for Nintendo and Sony, as well as publications such as The Onion, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker. He has eight Emmy nominations, but his landlord still won't let him get a dog.

Hosted by Brooke Heinichen. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Brooke Heinichen

Brooke Heinichen is a San Francisco stand-up comedian. Originally from Ohio, she talks too fast and smiles too much. She is a regular at the San Francisco Punch Line, Cobb's Comedy Club and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, among others. She was the winner of the 2019 Rooster T Feathers... Read More →
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Greg Barris

Greg Barris is an American Comedy Scene Darling accurately described as "the perfect combination of very good looking, hilarious and super-weird (Paper Magazine) and "Excellent" (The New Yorker). Known for his charismatic energy, twisted humor, and psychedelic leanings. He recently... Read More →
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Mike Drucker

Mike Drucker is a writer and standup comedian living in New York City where he works as the executive producer and co-head writer of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee". His stand-up has been featured on Audible and at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, where he was selected... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Zainab Johnson
Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Harlem, NY who was recently hailed by Variety as being a Top 10 Comic To Watch. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up as one of thirteen siblings in a Muslim family. Zainab can currently be seen playing the role of Aleesha on the Greg Daniels Amazon series "Upload" and hosting Netflix’s "100 Humans," a social experiment where 100 individuals take part in interactive experiments exploring sex, happiness, torture and all the other aspects of being human. Zainab is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NY as well as the Comedy Store and Improv in LA. She's made appearances on "Late Night with Seth Meyers", HBO's "All Def Comedy", MTV's "Acting Out", and NBC's "Last Comic Standing". She had a breakout performance at The Melbourne Comedy Festival and regularly returns to the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. With an opening set by Dvontre Coleman.

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Dvontre Coleman

Dvontre Coleman is a black comedian based in San Francisco, CA. Growing up Dvontre found that the best way to make new friends was to make others laugh, now he's trying to make friends around the country. He has performed at festivals all over the country (SF Sketchfest, Big Pine... Read More →
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Zainab Johnson

Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Harlem, NY who was recently hailed by Variety as being a Top 10 Comic To Watch. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up as one of thirteen siblings in a Muslim family. Zainab can... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

Celebrity Autobiography
Celebrity Autobiography, the award-winning hit comedy show where celebrities act out other celebrities' jaw-dropping memoirs verbatim, returns to Sketchfest following its Broadway run! Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, the show features star performers acting out “hot off the press” & hard-to-believe-they-wrote-‘em tell-alls live. Created by Emmy Award nominated writer-performer Eugene Pack and developed by Pack and Dayle Reyfel, Celebrity Autobiography features solos, duets, and mashups with the entire cast covering themes such as first time romance, fitness, music, food, sports, politics, celebrity poetry, and Hollywood love triangles, told from all sides. Critics Pick in NY Times and described as the "Funniest Show in Town, Hands Down"--NY Post. With Pamela Adlon, Tony Hale, Thomas LennonLaraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Dulcé Sloan, Jennifer Tilly, and more. ($75 Preferred Front Row Seating, $55 Preferred Premium Seating, $45 General Admission, 18+)

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Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon is a writer and actor from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he joined the influential sketch comedy group "The State". The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination... Read More →
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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by "Variety", "Rolling Stone" and "Timeout LA" as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the... Read More →
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Eugene Pack

Eugene Pack is the creator of the international hit comedy sensation “Celebrity Autobiography” which won him the Drama Desk Award in the category of “Unique Theatrical Experience.” Pack is also an Emmy Award-nominated writer and Producer. He was nominated for Outstanding Writing... Read More →
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Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway" for her memorable portrayal of the terribly untalented Olive, actress wannabe, and gangster's moll. Her performance in "Liar Liar" as Jim Carrey's gold digging client earned her... Read More →
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Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman is a native of Los Angeles and began her career at the age of 15 when the improv group she worked with was hired to bring culture and self-expression to the youth of East LA and South Central.After High School she went to Paris and studied mime with Marcel Marceau... Read More →
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Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon has been kickin' around in entertainment since she was a kid, and she's so happy to be back at Sketchfest. She's the creative visionary behind the FX series, "Better Things". You also might recognize her as Cokey Smurf from "Californication", Bobby Hill from "King of... Read More →
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Tony Hale

Tony Hale is a two time Emmy award winning actor known for his work on "Arrested Development," "VEEP," "The Mysterious Benedict Society," "Being the Ricardos," "Hocus Pocus 2" and "Toy Story 4."Hale will be co-starring in Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Decameron”, and... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Sydnee Washington: How To Start A Fire
Sydnee Washington ("The Unofficial Expert Podcast", Comedy Central) performs her electrifying solo show about the significant childhood events leading up to an infamous fire that could have ruined her family. Was it an accident, or bound to happen? How cute of a kid do you need to be in order to get away with arson? Answers to these questions and more as Sydnee exposes her adolescent faults, all in one entertaining hour. ($28, All Ages)

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Sydnee Washington

Sydnee Washington is a comedian, actor, and writer. In 2022, Sydnee became an Emmy Nominee for her supporting role as Judith in "Bridesman" and received a WGA Award for her writing contributions to "Inside Amy Schumer". She was a 2021 Just For Laughs "New Face" for her stand-up work... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Jon Blair, Anointed Greens, and Untold Stories of Rap, Hosted by Diana Hong ($25, All Ages)

Due to a change in schedule, Uncle Function is no longer appearing. Jon Blair has been added.

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Jon Blair

One of Canada's top solo sketch comedians, Jon Blair is a walking talking spectacle (in mostly a good way), packing an entire sketch troupe's worth of comedy into the weary yet determined frame of a single man. A two-time Best of Toronto Sketchfest winner, creator of four one-hour... Read More →
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Anointed Greens

Anointed Greens is an all-black women's sketch team based in Los Angeles featuring writers and performers Paige Elson, Dyani Rejae, and April Rock. The sketch team was formed in 2022 when someone asked, “Where are the black women sketch teams at," however, the three have been working... Read More →
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Diana Hong

Diana Hong is a rising stand-up comedian and writer with a style all her own. Diana is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco Punch Line, and was named a Comic of the Week by "The Jackie & Laurie Show". Her comedy has been featured at Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest... Read More →
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Untold Stories of Rap

Untold Stories of Rap Written by: Victor Samuel Lopez ("Tulsa King," "All That")Starring:Dean Sharpe ("Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Insecure")Matthew Harris ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "I'm Dying Up Here")Jahred King ("Snowfall," "Yellowjackets")Untold Stories of Rap enjoyed a 3 month run... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

¿Donde Esta Mi Comedy?
¿Donde Esta Mi Comedy? puts the comedy in your taco, and the candy in your piñatas! Our mission is to showcase the funniest Latin-American comedians from all over el mundo to bring you a live comedy experience that will be full of chistes, besos, y amor! Host Baruch Porras Hernandez created ¿Donde Esta Mi Comedy? back in 2016, having the first show at a gay sexual health clinic to a packed crowd and they've been making audiences laugh ever since! With guests Bel Benitez, Graciella Hamilton, Mala Muñoz and Alejandro Ochoa. ($28, All Ages)

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Alejandro Ochoa

Alejandro Ochoa is a San Francisco based comedian and a paid regular at Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Jose Improv, Punch Line SF and Sacramento where he has worked with Godfrey, Sam Morril, and Shane Gillis. He was crowned the winner of the 2017 Comedy Oakland Tournament of Champions... Read More →
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Baruch Porras Hernandez

Baruch Porras-Hernandez has performed comedy at fancy universities, strip clubs, bars, and a cave once, but his most impressive accomplishment is having had a donut named after him at Dynamo Donuts in San Francisco. He recently hosted and curated "Comedy Night" at KQED, is the creator... Read More →
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Bel Benitez

Bel Benitez is a San Diego native who has performed across the country uniting audiences around our most basic human emotions. Bel shares how he navigates a world that—from food to relationships to death—makes no sense, but keeps on turning all the same.
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Graciella Hamilton

Graciella Hamilton is an up and coming comedian, writer, and actor from Sacramento, California. With her eclectic personality and unpredictable comedic style, she has been making her mark as a newcomer in the Bay Area comedy scene. Although she is usually performing at Punch Line... Read More →
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Mala Muñoz

Mala Muñoz is a Chicana comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker from Los Angeles. She is one half of the Producing-Hosting duo behind "Locatora Radio" and a co-founder of Locatora Productions. She is the Producer and Host of "Marijuanera: A Podcast for Potheads" which earned an audio... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

8:00pm PST

Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Ken Marino and David Wain
Middle aged dads Ken Marino and David Wain are professionals in the comedy world AND amateur musicians! They’ve been rocking out in the garage and now we’re all invited to join the fun. They play a wide range of songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, along with the rest of the band (Frank Barrera, Jon Spurney, Eduardo Penna, Henry Wain, Jordan Katz) and special guest singers Michaela Watkins"Weird Al" Yankovic and more!. They may not have pro musical chops, but they more than make up for it in enthusiasm and pro-level funny banter in between songs! All ages welcome! ($125 Reserved Seating + Meet & Greet, $45 General Admission Advance, $50 General Admission day-of-show, All Ages)

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Michaela Watkins

A natural talent with an undeniable energy, Michaela Watkins has made her mark through a variety of impressive and unforgettable roles. Watkins has been busy. On the big screen, she starred in IFC's "Paint" opposite Owen Wilson. Wilson plays Carl Nargle, a public access painter whose... Read More →
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"Weird Al" Yankovic

Few would have guessed that "Weird Al" Yankovic – who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending in homemade tapes to the "Dr. Demento Radio Show" – would go on to become a pop culture icon and the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic... Read More →
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David Wain

David Wain is the director and co-writer of six feature films, including "Wet Hot American Summer", "Role Models", "Wanderlust", "They Came Together" and "A Futile and Stupid Gesture". On television, Wain co-created, directed and co-starred in "The State", "Childrens Hospital", "Stella... Read More →
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Jordan Katz

Jordan Katz is the band leader and musical director of "Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins". He is known for leading the band on TBS/TNT’s "Drop The Mic", as horn section leader on the "Late Late Show with James Corden", and for executive producing De La Soul’s last album “…and... Read More →
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Ken Marino

Ken Marino is an actor and producer. Credits include "The State," "Wanderlust," "The Ten," "Role Models," "Childrens Hospital" and "Party Down."



Saturday January 20, 2024 8:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

9:30pm PST

The Big Team
“THE BIG TEAM" (formerly known as White Women) is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, this team has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin, NYC, and more. Collectively they have written and produced videos for Comedy Central, College Humor, and Funny or Die, and individually they’ve written and acted in a lot of your favorite TV shows. They were named on Vulture’s annual list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know” in 2018. 

THE BIG TEAM is:
Ronnie Adrian ("Key & Peele," "Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot")
Zeke Nicholson ("AP Bio," "The Good Place")
Ify Nwadiwe ("@Midnight," TwitchTV)
Ishmel Sahid ("Cousins For Life," "Kingdom")
Carl Tart ("MadTV," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine")
Lamar Woods ("New Girl," "Brooklyn 99")

($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Ishmel Sahid

Ishmel Sahid is an actor and improviser, known for his role as Clark on "Cousins For Life," Jamal on "Kingdom," and as a member of UCB's all-black improv group, THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women).
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Lamar Woods

Lamar Woods is a comedic writer-actor from Atlanta, GA. He moved to Los Angeles, where he was awarded a full scholarship at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) through their diversity initiative. Lamar can be seen in sketch group THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women) –the first all-black... Read More →
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Ronnie Adrian

Originally from South Carolina, Ronnie Adrian is now a performer based out of Los Angeles. He performs in cities all around the country and you can often catch him with his various groups, most notably The Dragons and THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women). He does other things besides comedy... Read More →
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The Big Team

The Big Team (formerly known as White Women) is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, this team has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland... Read More →
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Zeke Nicholson

Zeke Nicholson is a performer/writer from the hard streets of Rhinebeck, New York, an idyllic small town where he endured hardship every day as the son of a loving college professor and one of 3.5 black kids at his high school. He attended Williams College in Massachusetts, where... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

MESS with Marie Faustin and Sydnee Washington
Comedians and BFFs Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin are here to unpack the MESS of their personal lives and the world around them. We're talking Hollywood mess, dating mess, political mess, sex mess, pop culture mess and of course The Mess of the Week. Come share your mess with us or come watch everyone else share theirs! ($30, All Ages)

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Marie Faustin

Marie Faustin is an NYC-based comedian and actress. Her live comedy dating show, "Why Are You Single", has sold out to audiences in NYC and LA and she does warm up for John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight". She has appeared on "Broad City", Comedy Central Stand-Up, MTV's "Girl Code... Read More →
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Sydnee Washington

Sydnee Washington is a comedian, actor, and writer. In 2022, Sydnee became an Emmy Nominee for her supporting role as Judith in "Bridesman" and received a WGA Award for her writing contributions to "Inside Amy Schumer". She was a 2021 Just For Laughs "New Face" for her stand-up work... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:30pm PST

Dulcé Sloan
Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by Variety, Rolling Stone and Timeout LA as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the NBC Stand Up Showcase Winner, a Montreal Just For Laughs "New Face" and as a Comedian to Watch on "The Steve Harvey Show".

Dulcé has "a voice that doesn't pander or bully but comes at you straight. With a chaser of Joy," according to Ozy.com. She offers a fresh and honest perspective that speaks truth to power and eviscerates the status quo. She can currently be seen in the FOX animated series "Great North" alongside Jenny Slate and Will Forte. She can also be seen in the feature film "Chick Fight" alongside Malin Ackerman and Alec Baldwin, which The Hollywood Reporter hailed her as "not just stealing the movie but making sure that no one else even comes close." She has also appeared multiple times on the "CNN New Year's Eve Special with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen", MTV's "Acting Out", Comedy Central's "@Midnight", Tru's "Comedy Knockout", TBS' "Conan", and has made multiple appearances as a correspondent on "E! News Daily". Her signature point-of-view and confidence drives her hilarious views on everything from her personal relationships to the absurdities of society.

"There's no denying that Dulcé can make you laugh. " - Essence Magazine

"The New Queen of Comedy" - Slink Magazine

With an opening set by Chris Lamberth

($45 Orchestra - Front, $38 Orchestra - Side/Rear, $28 Mezzanine, All Ages)

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Chris Lamberth

Chris Lamberth is a native of Prince George's County, MD living in the New York City area. He has shared the stage with a variety of national headliners including Bill Burr, D L. Hughley, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron Maria Bamford, and Wyatt Cenac. He has performed on AXS TV's "Gotham... Read More →
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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by "Variety", "Rolling Stone" and "Timeout LA" as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:30pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Greg Barris & Mike Drucker
Greg Barris is an American Comedy Scene Darling accurately described as "the perfect combination of very good looking, hilarious and super-weird (Paper Magazine) and "Excellent" (The New Yorker).Known for his charismatic energy, twisted humor, and psychedelic leanings. He recently made his late-night television debut on "The Late Late Show with James Corden". Greg's new comedy special "Deep Healings" features an intimate setting where he expertly mixes his stand-up with audience interaction, moments of forgiveness, kink shares, family values (or lack thereof), and interstitial meditations in one of the most original comedy specials of the year. You can also hear him as host of the podcast "Deep Healing with Greg Barris", available on all streaming platforms. He has two live comedy albums, "Shame Wave" and "Deep Healing", both available on aspecialthing Records. Greg also makes incredible pizza.

Mike Drucker is a writer and standup comedian living in New York City where he works as the executive producer and co-head writer of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee". His stand-up has been featured on Audible and at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, where he was selected for the prestigious New Faces showcase. Drucker has also been a staff writer on such shows as "Mystery Science Theater 3000", "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", "Adam Ruins Everything", "The President Show", and "Bill Nye Saves the World". His writing has also appeared in video games for Nintendo and Sony, as well as publications such as "The Onion", "McSweeney's", and "The New Yorker". He has eight Emmy nominations, but his landlord still won't let him get a dog.

Hosted by Brooke Heinichen. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Brooke Heinichen

Brooke Heinichen is a San Francisco stand-up comedian. Originally from Ohio, she talks too fast and smiles too much. She is a regular at the San Francisco Punch Line, Cobb's Comedy Club and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, among others. She was the winner of the 2019 Rooster T Feathers... Read More →
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Greg Barris

Greg Barris is an American Comedy Scene Darling accurately described as "the perfect combination of very good looking, hilarious and super-weird (Paper Magazine) and "Excellent" (The New Yorker). Known for his charismatic energy, twisted humor, and psychedelic leanings. He recently... Read More →
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Mike Drucker

Mike Drucker is a writer and standup comedian living in New York City where he works as the executive producer and co-head writer of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee". His stand-up has been featured on Audible and at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, where he was selected... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

Sketchfest Sets
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite emerging stand up comics, every weekend at The Lost Church! With Lucy Bonino, Solange Castro, Spike Einbinder, Tracy Hamilton, Bita Joudaki, Honey Pluton, Anna Roisman, and Sam Sisson, Hosted by Stephen Ferris ($28, All Ages)

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Anna Roisman

Anna Roisman (@AnnaRoisman) is a comedian, host, writer, actress and content creator. Anna is known for her work as the host of HQ Words, and HQ Trivia, on the Emmy Nominated App. Most recently she was named a “Creator To Watch” in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival. She’s known for her celebrity impressions of Kris Jenner, Julia Fox, Steve Brady, Joan Rivers, and more on TikTok & Instagram. Anna's work has been... Read More →
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Bita Joudaki

Bita Joudaki is an Iranian-Canadian writer, comedian and filmmaker. Bita has performed comedy across Canada and the US at festivals like Vancouver International Improv Festival, Combustion Festival and Motor City Comedy Festival. Bita earned a Leo Award nomination for her directorial... Read More →
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Honey Pluton

Honey Pluton is a comedian living in New York City. His work explores consciousness, transsexualism and having a lot of fun. He's brought his solo show "I've Always Been Like This" to sold out crowds in Brooklyn, Seattle, LA, & Oakland and hopefully to a city near you soon. 
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Lucy Bonino

Lucy Bonino is a comic based out of Richmond, VA. She’s featured at various comedy festivals around the country and has opened for headliners like Dave Attell, Stavros Halkias, Jordan Jensen and Chris Gethard.
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Sam Sisson

Sam Sisson is a Colorado-based comedian; inventor of Durst Traps (photoshopping Fred Durst into thirst traps), former National Air Sex Champion (she’s really great at fuckin’ nothing at all), and star of the 2023 horror film “Mantid” (streaming on TromaNow).Sam has opened... Read More →
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Solange Castro

Solange Castro is a writer, standup comic and playwright. Her first standup comedy album “A Journey of Self Discovery,” produced by RadLand Records, is available on Amazon, and Spotify. She is the author of the original play, “Changes In The Mating Strategies of White Peopl... Read More →
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Spike Einbinder

Spike Einbinder is a comedian, actor, writer, drag performer and 6,000 year old shapeshifting demon from Los Angeles. His work combines body horror, surrealism and dark comedy. He has featured roles in HBO's "Los Espookys", as well as A24's "You Hurt My Feelings" and the forthcoming... Read More →
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Stephen Ferris

California born and raised, Stephen Ferris was voted Best Comedian in Sacramento in the 2018 Sacramento News & Review's Best Of issue. Well respected by his peers for being one of the most original and inventive comedians of his generation, Stephen has a wide variety of hobbies and... Read More →
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Tracy Hamilton

Tracy Hamilton is a Toronto-based stand up comedian. Her conversational style and cheerful sarcasm will make you feel as comfortable as she feels in her many cardigans. She has performed in the All Jane Comedy Festival, Motor City Comedy Festival, and filmed a televised gala for The... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

"Destroy All Neighbors": Screening & Conversation
Join us for a very special screening of this brand-new IFC feature! William Brown (Jonah Ray Rodrigues), a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad (Alex Winter). Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead corpses who torment and create more bloody detours on his road to prog-rock Valhalla. DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS is a twisted splatter-comedy about a deranged journey of self-discovery full of goopy practical FX, a well-known ensemble cast, and LOTS of blood. Stay for a lively conversation with the cast after the movie! ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon is a writer and actor from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he joined the influential sketch comedy group "The State". The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination... Read More →
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Kiran Deol

Kiran Deol is a stand-up comedian/actor who starred on the NBC/Hulu comedy "Sunnyside" from Mike Schur and Kal Penn, in addition to other shows like "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Modern Family". She stars opposite Alex Winter and Jonah Ray in "Destroy All Neighbors", coming to... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:30pm - 11:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Jon Blair, Comedy Dance Chicago, and No MSG Sketch Comedy, Hosted by Camrynne Sullivan ($25, All Ages)

Due to a change in schedule, Uncle Function is no longer appearing. Jon Blair has been added.

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Jon Blair

One of Canada's top solo sketch comedians, Jon Blair is a walking talking spectacle (in mostly a good way), packing an entire sketch troupe's worth of comedy into the weary yet determined frame of a single man. A two-time Best of Toronto Sketchfest winner, creator of four one-hour... Read More →
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Camrynne Sullivan

Camrynne Sullivan (@camrynnesullivan) is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Spokane, WA. She currently hosts and produces, "Space Queers: An LGBTQ Comedy Show" (@officialspacequeers). She has studied at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and at the Wynn Handman Acting Studio... Read More →
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Comedy Dance Chicago

Comedy Dance Chicago is “a super high-energy laugh riot!” A combination of sketch, physical comedy, dance, word play, music, and overall goofiness is sure to have you smiling and laughing and boppin’ in your seat! Throw in some audience participation and you get what The Chicago... Read More →
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No MSG Added Comedy

No MSG Added is a dynamic Asian American sketch comedy team of writers and actors based in Orange County, California. Inspired by shows like "SNL" and "MadTV", No MSG Added strives to entertain, engage, and connect with audiences through relatable and side-splitting sketches tied... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

Locals Only!
Come see some of the Bay Area's finest take the stage in SF Sketchfest's annual Locals Only showcase! With Sergio Blanco, Terrell "Big-T" Butler, Alisha Dhillon, Kelly Evans, Key Lewis, Angie Krass, Connor Lonsdale, and Kyle Morrisey, hosted by Grace Harryman. ($28, All Ages)

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Alisha Dhillon

Alisha Dhillon is an up and coming stand up comedian based in the Bay Area, California and occasionally in Vancouver, BC. She’s known for her savagely blunt style on stage and ability to make people laugh at difficult topics.Her recent credits include recording a 30 minute Comedy... Read More →
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Angie Krass

Angie Krass serves up superior southern fried comedy with a rainbow twist! Once strong willed and full of hope, Angie has been chiseled down to strong drinks and bawdy jokes. This mouth from the south has performed for Boston's Women in Comedy Festival, the Seattle International Comedy... Read More →
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Connor Lonsdale

Connor Lonsdale is a white male comedian but he’s different from the other white male comedians because he has a stupid haircut. His irreverent and conversational style of humor has captivated audiences of all demographics and intellectual capabilities. He has performed in festivals... Read More →
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Grace Harryman

Grace Harryman got her start performing improv at age 19 on stages all over Los Angeles. She auditioned and was accepted into the Groundlings the following year and is/was (she thinks at least) the youngest person to ever pass Writing Lab at age 22. She spent countless hours every... Read More →
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Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans the product of a conservative state, liberal parents, casual drug use and a lot of time on Reddit. His unique point of view skewers his family, himself and anything that makes him feel uncomfortable, which is almost everything. He’s currently a paid regular at Rooster... Read More →
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Key Lewis

Key Lewis is a high energy, improvisational, storytelling, multiple-personality nutcase! His love for the people and hunger for the stage is his undying motivation. His comedic stories about his interracial childhood, family, and unusual views on relationships, make Key simply a... Read More →
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Kyle Morrisey

Kyle Morrisey is a writer, stand-up comic, and producer. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Kyle has done his best to help folks realize he's not actually one of the people who gentrified it. It's hard to tell. On stage, he's at his best joking about social life and his own personal... Read More →
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Sergio Blanco

SF based comedian Sergio Blanco was born and raised in the Bay Area. A self-proclaimed idiot with a heart of gold, he has an ability to turn everyday stupidity into uproarious laughter. Sergio is a regular at the San Jose Improv and has performed in venues all over the Bay Area... Read More →
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Terrell "Big-T" Butler

Terrell “Big-T” Butler is a Stand Up Comedian born and raised in Oakland, California. His original comedy style is all about having fun. A graduate of Academy Of Art University. Big-T’s draws comedy influences from the likes of Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Robert Towns... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

Tinder Live with Lane Moore and guest David Cross
Tinder Live! With Lane Moore is the critically acclaimed, totally improvised, interactive comedy show, where Moore projects her Tinder onto a screen, swipes through the best of the worst Tinder profiles live on stage, and the audience votes whether she swipes right or left, and she messages them in real time, to hilarious, surprisingly kind results. Tinder Live was hailed by The New York Times as being "ingenious. The way she manipulates tone and pace reveals an artist supremely confident in her form. [Tinder Live is] truly addictive entertainment." Tinder Live has been praised by The New York Times, The Atlantic, Spin Magazine, The Guardian, Paper Magazine, VICE, Paste Magazine, Fast Company, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, "Entertainment Tonight", "Good Morning America", New York Magazine, The New York Post, Time Out, Hello Giggles, Huffington Post, CBS Germany, Deutsche Zeitung, Bustle, New York Observer, and numerous others as one of the best comedy shows around. With special guest David Cross. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18 )

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David Cross

Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and producer on stage and screens both big and small. Named one of the Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, Cross last toured the world with "Make America Great Again... Read More →
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Lane Moore

Lane Moore is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and musician. Her first book, "How To Be Alone: If You Want To And Even If You Don't" became a #1 bestseller and was praised as one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, New York Magazine, NPR, Good Morning America... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist
Fresh from its off Broadway debut in New York City following its sold out run in Los Angeles comes an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake! We watch as the dysfunctional Orgasmico Theatre Company dissects the film's cultural relevance, its controversial themes, the 1970s mentality, and pack their pretentious theories all into one big blasphemous rock musical parody that allows them to break the fourth wall and engage the audience.... but at what cost? The dangerous thing about live theater is that if Evil really does exist, then no one is safe. Book, lyrics, and music by Michael Shaw Fisher, starring Emma Hunton (from Freeform's "Good Trouble") and guest starring Kirsten Vangsness ("Criminal Minds"). Come see what Broadway World calls "the one musical parody to rule them all!" ($25-$55, All Ages)

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Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness is a dedicated member of the Los Angeles theatre community as both an actor and a playwright. She is long time member of Hollywood’s Theatre of Note and has done lots play at lots of places including but not limited to: Boston Court "Everything You Touch" (Ovation... Read More →



Saturday January 20, 2024 9:45pm - 11:45pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Sunday, January 21
 

11:00am PST

Mo Willems & The Storytime All-Stars Live
Beloved children’s author-illustrator Mo Willems joins an exciting roster of celebrity comedians for a morning of comedy, books, music, & doodles! With guests Pamela Adlon, W. Kamau Bell, Joe Lo Truglio, Dulcé Sloan, "Weird Al" Yankovic and more!

($45 Orchestra Front, $35 Orchestra Side/Rear, $25 Balcony, All Ages)

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Mo Willems

Mo Willems is an author, illustrator, animator, and playwright. He was the inaugural Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence (2019-2022), and he continues to collaborate in creating fun new stuff involving classical music, opera, comedy concerts, dance, painting and digital works... Read More →
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Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon has been kickin' around in entertainment since she was a kid, and she's so happy to be back at Sketchfest. She's the creative visionary behind the FX series, "Better Things". You also might recognize her as Cokey Smurf from "Californication", Bobby Hill from "King of... Read More →
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W. Kamau Bell

W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian, television host, director, and producer. He won three Emmy awards for his CNN series "United Shades of America". Kamau also won a Peabody award for his four-part docuseries "We Need To Talk About Cosby". His newest project is the HBO documentary... Read More →
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Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio played Detective Charles Boyle in the Golden Globe winning TV series, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." He’s been in cult and mainstream comedies like "Wet Hot American Summer," "Superbad," "Paul," and "Pitch Perfect." Joe is also a founding member of the iconic 90’s MTV sketch... Read More →
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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", she has been hailed by "Variety", "Rolling Stone" and "Timeout LA" as a Top Comedian To Watch. She has also been honored as the... Read More →
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"Weird Al" Yankovic

Few would have guessed that "Weird Al" Yankovic – who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending in homemade tapes to the "Dr. Demento Radio Show" – would go on to become a pop culture icon and the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

12:30pm PST

RISK! presents What's Your Story? with Kevin Allison
You have plenty of stories to share, even if you don't think you do. Telling and listening to stories is one of the most effective and fun ways to meet new people and foster deeper connections quickly. Find out how fun it is to share and listen to stories while meeting new people at "What's Your Story?". 

The team that brings you "RISK!", the most revealing true storytelling live show and podcast, now brings you into the mix. "What's Your Story?" is a carefully curated and facilitated social event where you learn the basics of telling great stories and try out what you're learning in groups and pairs. 

Your host is Kevin Allison of "RISK!" and "The State" on MTV, guiding the activities in an encouraging atmosphere. "What's Your Story?" is about practicing your social skills while making new connections. It's where you go beyond small talk and are a part of the entertainment. You'll have a great time and you might just come away feeling a little more charismatic with a lot of new friends! 

Everyone has stories. At "What's Your Story?", your stories will help you connect with others and yourself in ways that will surprise and delight you. If you want to meet new people in a way that feels fun, easy, and effective, "What's Your Story?" is the event for you. ($40, 18+)

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Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, "RISK!", where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. Since Kevin started the podcast as a DIY passion project from his bedroom in 2009, "RISK!" has grown to have millions of downloads per month and... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

1:00pm PST

An Afternoon with Amber Ruffin: An SF Sketchfest Tribute
SF Sketchfest is thrilled to host an afternoon Tribute conversation with the acclaimed Amber Ruffin live in person with moderator Zainab Johnson!

Emmy, Tony, and WGA Award nominee Amber Ruffin is an NYC-based actress, singer, voice artist, event host, comedian, writer/performer for NBC’s "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and host of NBC’s "The Amber Ruffin Show." She trained in sketch comedy and improvisation at The Second City Chicago Mainstage and Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. Her fellow Boom Chicago alumni include Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers, and Jordan Peele (whom she has starred alongside with in Comedy Central’s "Key & Peele"). Shortly after, Amber joined "Late Night", becoming the first African American female to write for a late-night network talk show in the U.S. In addition, she was a writer/performer for the 2018 and 2019 Golden Globe Awards, 2022 Tony Awards and has written for the Emmy-nominated series "A Black Lady Sketch Show." Her voice work can be heard on such titles as Netflix’s "Big Mouth" and Apple’s "Central Park" as well as the purple M&M in their commercials. Aside from The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber frequently travels the country hosting various events that include the 2023 PFLAG 50th Anniversary Gala, 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and 2022 Neiman Marcus’ White Elephant holiday luncheon, 2022 Inc. Magazine 5000 Conference Gala, and the 2022 EBONY Power 100 Gala. She and her sister Lacey co-host "The Current" podcast. Amber also co-wrote the Tony-winning musical "Some Like it Hot," (produced by Mariah Carey) which is currently running on Broadway and "The Wiz" revival (produced by Common), which is currently touring and will launch on Broadway next year. See some more of Amber’s performing clips below:

Amber’s "Late Night" Sketches: ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $40 Preferred Premium Seating, $35 General Admission, 18+)

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Zainab Johnson

Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Harlem, NY who was recently hailed by Variety as being a Top 10 Comic To Watch. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up as one of thirteen siblings in a Muslim family. Zainab can... Read More →
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Amber Ruffin

Emmy, Tony, and WGA Award nominee Amber Ruffin is an NYC-based actress, singer, voice artist, event host, comedian, writer/performer for NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and host of NBC’s “The Amber Ruffin Show.” She trained in sketch comedy and improvisation at The Second City Chicago Mainstage and Boom Chicago in Amsterdam. Her fellow Boom Chicago alumni include Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers, and Jordan Peele (whom she has starred alongside with in Comedy Central’s “Key & Peele”). Shortly... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

1:00pm PST

"The Wrong Guy" Screening & Reunion
Co-Presented by Hollywood Entertainment
Unreleased, unrentable, and out-of-print, "The Wrong Guy" has nevertheless persisted and become a beloved underground classic by those who've seen it and is ready to be embraced by comedy fans who have not. Based on a sketch he wrote for his seminal series "The Kids in the Hall", the film stars Dave Foley as Nelson Hibbert, an office exec whose vengeful declarations come true—except he had nothing to do with the resulting crime. Directed by legendary comic David Steinberg and anchored by a who's-who-of-1990s-comedy supporting players (Jennifer Tilly, Joe Flaherty, Colm Feore, Enrico Colantoni, Kevin McDonald, and more), the movie deliriously mixes Hitchcock homage, inspired absurdism, class-conscious parody, and rapid-fire wit, calling to mind its creators and stars' work on "The Kids in the Hall", "The Simpsons", and "SCTV", while creating an outlandish and hilarious universe of its own. With stars Dave Foley, David Anthony Higgins, Jay Kogen, Kevin McDonald, and Jennifer Tilly in attendance. Moderated by SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

"Where has this movie been? It's the best kept secret in showbiz." —Mark Hamill

"Brilliant... a very well done, stupid, silly, awesome movie." —Reggie Watts

"I'm a huge fan of all things Dave Foley!! Wrong Guy included!!... I can't use my colostomy bag without thinking of this film." —Seth Rogen

About Hollywood Entertainment: Hollywood Entertainment was created to entertain and educate filmgoers by screening and preserving eclectic, underseen, non-commercial, rare, and socially beneficial films and film-related artifacts. The non-profit organization evolved out of Moviepassed, a near-daily stream of online movie watching that began in April 2020. Learn more at hollywood-entertainment.com.

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Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton is the co-founder of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, a month-long annual event highlighting the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, TV and film comedy, which celebrates its twenty-first year in January 2024. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and... Read More →
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Dave Foley

Dave Foley dropped out of an alternative high school to do stand-up comedy. He met Kevin McDonald at an improv class and, while employed as movie ushers, they began working as a comedy team. In 1984 they merged with another team to form "The Kids in the Hall". Foley made his fil... Read More →
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David Anthony Higgins

David Anthony Higgins is a writer and actor perhaps best known as Craig from "Malcolm in the Middle". His other television credits include "Ellen", "The Army Show", and "Big Time Rush". He and his brother Steve make up "The Higgins Boys", a group that paired with Dave ‘Gruber... Read More →
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Jay Kogen

Jay Kogen has been in show business since he was 5 years old. He is an actor, director, stand-up, and Groundlings alum but mostly he has written and produced many of the most popular TV comedies over the last 30 years. He helped develop and wrote on the first five seasons of "The... Read More →
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Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway" for her memorable portrayal of the terribly untalented Olive, actress wannabe, and gangster's moll. Her performance in "Liar Liar" as Jim Carrey's gold digging client earned her... Read More →
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Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

3:00pm PST

Doug Loves Movies
Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast "Doug Loves Movies" since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt and Jon Hamm. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES! ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Doug Benson

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

4:00pm PST

The Pen Pals Podcast with Rory Scovel and Daniel Van Kirk
Every week, your pen pals Daniel Van Kirk and Rory Scovel respond to the letters you send them on topics ranging from free will to freeway etiquette, from mental health to manatees. Seek advice. Tell a story. Vent. Send a letter. It's your podcast, we just talk about it. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $28 General Admission, 18 )

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Daniel Van Kirk

Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian from Rochelle, Illinois. His album, "Thanks Diane" debuted at #1 on Apple Music and he's been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central and one of JFL’s 42 in Toronto. You may know him from his characters on "Bob’s Burgers" (FOX), "Physical... Read More →
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Rory Scovel

Rory Scovel can currently be seen starring as Danny in Apple TV ’s hour-long series "Physical," as well as in Paramount Picture’s "Babylon." Prior to that, he starred in "I Feel Pretty" opposite Amy Schumer and can be seen in New Line’s feature "The House," ABC’s "Modern Family... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show
Like phoenixes rising from the ashes of the successful writers' strike, writers, producers, and comedians who work at "The Daily Show", "The Tonight Show", and more, come together for their iconic sketch show "Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show". Time Out NY rec'd the show as "one of the best things to do in NYC!" and the NY Times just rec'd the show as "What to Do in NYC in October 2023." 

Created by Rachael Burke and produced by Rachael Burke/Scott Hercman, the show features sketches, musical numbers, celebrity impressions, and more! If "I Think You Should Leave"'s Tim Robinson had septuplets, it would be the cast of "Time to Kill." The show features America's sweethearts, Lily Blumkin ("The Daily Show"), Rachael Burke ("The Tonight Show"), Scott Hercman ("The Daily Show"), Josh Nasser (Comedy Central), Sila Puhl ("The Daily Show"), Nick Reichheld (NBC's "Bring the Funny"), Channing Tookes ("The Armory"), and more! One thing they all have in common? They KILL it onstage.

The team has performed together in monthly shows since 2018 to sold-out audiences in NYC and around the country at SF Sketchfest, Flyover Comedy Festival, Portland Sketch Fest, Charleston Comedy Festival, Austin Sketch Fest, NY Comedy Festival, and more, and a few performed their original sketch comedy on NBC's "Bring the Funny" with Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, Jeff Foxworthy, and Amanda Seales! 

Hosted by Ben Fisher ($28, All Ages)

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Ben Fisher

Ben Fisher is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His work in theater and on screen has earned him a reputation as a leading man with nuance and comedic chops. He was featured in NBC Universal’s Comedy Scene Showcase, and his leading role in "Good News" by Joe Stankus premiered... Read More →
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Time to Kill

Writers and producers at "The Daily Show", and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" come together (like the United Nations) for "Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show", a true sketch comedy variety show made up of the best comedians in New York City. Each performance is packed with... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

5:00pm PST

Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship
Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City, which is great. He has appeared on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", "Girls5eva", "Joe Pera Talks with You", "Inside Amy Schumer", "@midnight", "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee", "The Tick", "The Jim Gaffigan Show", and the new U.S. version of "Would I Lie To You" among other programs. And he plays a Devo-obsessed weed dealer in the new film "Drunk Bus" starring Ozark’s Charlie Tahan and Will Forte. Dave has also starred in his own TV series, "The King of Miami", on the MOJO Network, which was cancelled even though Dave really liked it.

Dave is a regular contributor to public radio’s "This American Life" and "Live from Here with Chris Thile" (formerly "Prairie Home Companion") and also hosted his own radio show, "The Goddamn Dave Hill Show", on WFMU in Jersey City, New Jersey for five years. Dave is also the resident heavy metal expert on Malcolm Gladwell and Rick Rubin’s "Broken Record" podcast.

Dave performs live comedy in theaters, prisons, and basements all over the world. He appears regularly with fellow comedians such as Janeane Garofalo, Tom Papa, and Gary Gulman and has opened for musical acts including Snoop Dogg, Tenacious D, Broken Social Scene, Down, Autopsy, Quicksand, and Rhett Miller.

Dave also plays guitar and sings in his own rock band, Valley Lodge, whose song “Go” is the theme song for HBO’s "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" in addition to fronting Painted Doll with death metal legend Chris Reifert (Autopsy, Death). He is also the founding member of Witch Taint, most extremely extreme Norwegian Black Metal band from Gary, Indiana ever probably (go to www.theblackmetaldialogues.com for more info). He also composes music for TV and film.

Dave has written for The New York Times, The Paris Review, Salon, GQ, McSweeney’s, The New York Observer, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Guitar World, among other publications, and is author of three books, "Parking the Moose" (2019 Doubleday Canada/Penguin Random House), "Dave Hill Doesn’t Live Here Anymore" (2016 Blue Rider Press), and "Tasteful Nudes" (2012 St. Martin’s Press). His fourth book, "The Awesome Game: One Man’s Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey", was published by Doubleday Canada and Triumph Books in the fall of 2023. He also smells really great you can ask anyone.

With an opening set by DJ Real. ($20-$35, All Ages)

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Dave Hill

Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland but now living in New York City, which is great. He has appeared on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", "Girls5eva", "Joe Pera Talks with You", "Inside Amy Schumer", "@midnight", "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee... Read More →
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DJ REAL

Nick Stargu is a musician, comedian, writer and filmmaker who is best known for his multimedia / musical comedy act, DJ REAL, which has been featured at Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest, Big Sky Comedy Festival, Outside Lands, San Francisco Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Ever Mainard: OTTIS
From Trash Fires to Top Surgery, Ever Mainard's solo show, "Ottis", examines how their rural, Texas upbringing has affected their queer identity in more ways than they've realized. In this second life coming of age story, Ever pinpoints the moments with their father, shame, and queer history that ultimately leads to a celebration of butch identity and masculine of center people. ($28, All Ages)

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Ever Mainard

Ever Mainard is a non-binary writer, actor, and comedian. Variety Magazine calls Ever Mainard "A wildcard... A talent one can see from a mile away."  Ever has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Netflix, Hulu, JFL, and more! From Trash Fires to Top Surgery, Ever Mainard's solo show... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Anointed Greens, Sass Factory, Tan Sedan and Trash Movie Improv, Hosted by Tracy Hamilton ($25, All Ages)

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Anointed Greens

Anointed Greens is an all-black women's sketch team based in Los Angeles featuring writers and performers Paige Elson, Dyani Rejae, and April Rock. The sketch team was formed in 2022 when someone asked, “Where are the black women sketch teams at," however, the three have been working... Read More →
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Sass Factory

Unleash your word-holes! Based on your suggestion, the Sass Factory mass-produces profound and preposterous characters in a whimsical, wackiful, wonderland of a narrative. Dysfunctional relationships and high-stakes situations intersect with big feelings, plenty of stupid, and a touch... Read More →
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Tan Sedan

Assembled in Irvine, California, Tan Sedan fuels up with a single suggestion and takes audiences on a longform journey full of unexpected detours. No two shows are the same and maybe two shows ever have actually involved a car.
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Tracy Hamilton

Tracy Hamilton is a Toronto-based stand up comedian. Her conversational style and cheerful sarcasm will make you feel as comfortable as she feels in her many cardigans. She has performed in the All Jane Comedy Festival, Motor City Comedy Festival, and filmed a televised gala for The... Read More →
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Trash Movie Improv

Trash Movie Improv is a show in which a clip from a bad movie is played. After a few minutes, the clip is stopped, and a team of improvisers must create new scenes based on the trash movie clip all on the spot! The show has been featured on "Good Day Sacramento" and a part of the... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 5:15pm - 6:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

Stupid Songs and Stories with Kevin McDonald
Kevin McDonald will sing comedy songs (though he can't sing) that he has written (though he can't write songs) and will tell funny stories (though he's a bad story teller). He still says it will be a good show. We'll see. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Allyson Baker

Allyson Baker is known for two things, playing guitar and being Canadian. She only does one of those things well. "Dirty Ghosts" is her main musical vehicle and when flagged down will hop out and join others on their musical adventures. Amongst them have been playing guitar on albums... Read More →
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Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley
Scam Goddess is a podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it! Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) keeps you up to date on the latest scams, alongside some of your favorite comedians! It’s like true crime only without all the death! True fun ass crime! With guests Demi Adejuyigbe, Marie Faustin, and Carl Tart($35 Preferred Front Row Seating, $30 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18 )

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Marie Faustin

Marie Faustin is an NYC-based comedian and actress. Her live comedy dating show, "Why Are You Single", has sold out to audiences in NYC and LA and she does warm up for John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight". She has appeared on "Broad City", Comedy Central Stand-Up, MTV's "Girl Code... Read More →
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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Demi Adejuyigbe

Demi Adejuyigbe is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and– inexplicably– musician best known for his former podcasts, "Punch Up The Jam" and "Gilmore Guys", as well as his popular "September 21st" video series, and his roles as a writer/producer on shows like NBC's "The Good Place... Read More →
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Laci Mosley

Laci Mosley is an actress and comedian who currently stars in Paramount ’s hit reboot of “iCarly” and in NBC’s new comedy series, “Lopez vs. Lopez”. Additional television credits include: “A Black Lady Sketch Show” on HBO, ”Florida Girls” on Pop, “Kenan” on... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

The Benson Movie Interruption: Fast X
Comedian Doug Benson ("Super High Me", "Chronic-Con", and the "Doug Loves Movies" podcast) and special guests sit in the front row of the theater and say whatever silly stuff pops into their heads. Doug and friends take on the tenth (!!) iteration of the Fast & Furious franchise with 2023's "Fast X".  ($35 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Doug Benson

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 7:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Celebrity Drop-In with Anna Roisman and Ben Fisher
Comedians Anna Roisman (HQ Trivia, JFL) and Ben Fisher (New York Film Festival) host ‘Celebrity Drop-In’, a monthly comedy show featuring New York and LA’s best standup comedians, and, you guessed it...a freakin' celebrity dropping in. Who will it be, you ask? Jimmy Fallon, Julia Fox, Kris Jenner, Sarah Silverman...ya never know! Hosted by Anna Roisman and Ben Fisher, with guests Zainab Johnson, Ever Mainard, Murahd Shawki, and Natasha Vinik. ($30, All Ages)

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Zainab Johnson

Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Harlem, NY who was recently hailed by Variety as being a Top 10 Comic To Watch. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up as one of thirteen siblings in a Muslim family. Zainab can... Read More →
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Murahd Shawki

Murahd Shawki is fresh off the success of his special taping with Don't Tell Comedy "Dirty Little Immigrant Boy." Clips from his special on topics such as racial ambiguity, his Egyptian heritage, and mental health have received over 35,000,000 views cumulatively across major social... Read More →
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Natasha Vinik

Natasha Vinik is a Bay Area comedian - with a mother from Peru and a Jewish, South African father - her unique perspective and experience makes her comedy fun, frightening, and falafel. Minus the falafel. She's allergic. Natasha is a paid regular at the San Jose Improv, and was featured... Read More →
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Ever Mainard

Ever Mainard is a non-binary writer, actor, and comedian. Variety Magazine calls Ever Mainard "A wildcard... A talent one can see from a mile away."  Ever has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Netflix, Hulu, JFL, and more! From Trash Fires to Top Surgery, Ever Mainard's solo show... Read More →
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Anna Roisman

Anna Roisman (@AnnaRoisman) is a comedian, host, writer, actress and content creator. Anna is known for her work as the host of HQ Words, and HQ Trivia, on the Emmy Nominated App. Most recently she was named a “Creator To Watch” in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival. She’s known for her celebrity impressions of Kris Jenner, Julia Fox, Steve Brady, Joan Rivers, and more on TikTok & Instagram. Anna's work has been... Read More →
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Ben Fisher

Ben Fisher is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His work in theater and on screen has earned him a reputation as a leading man with nuance and comedic chops. He was featured in NBC Universal’s Comedy Scene Showcase, and his leading role in "Good News" by Joe Stankus premiered... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With The Michael Meehan Experience, No MSG Sketch Comedy, The Recchia and Tan Sedan, Hosted by Sam Sisson ($25, All Ages)

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No MSG Added Comedy

No MSG Added is a dynamic Asian American sketch comedy team of writers and actors based in Orange County, California. Inspired by shows like "SNL" and "MadTV", No MSG Added strives to entertain, engage, and connect with audiences through relatable and side-splitting sketches tied... Read More →
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Sam Sisson

Sam Sisson is a Colorado-based comedian; inventor of Durst Traps (photoshopping Fred Durst into thirst traps), former National Air Sex Champion (she’s really great at fuckin’ nothing at all), and star of the 2023 horror film “Mantid” (streaming on TromaNow).Sam has opened... Read More →
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Tan Sedan

Assembled in Irvine, California, Tan Sedan fuels up with a single suggestion and takes audiences on a longform journey full of unexpected detours. No two shows are the same and maybe two shows ever have actually involved a car.
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The Michael Meehan Experience

Michael Meehan is a San Francisco comedian who has written and directed a feature film, "Hey Monster, Hands off my City", to rave reviews, starring a cavalcade of comedians. He has also written and performed theatrical shows with his 2 brothers, Howard and Chris, "Meehan. Myself And... Read More →
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The Recchia

Since 2011, The Recchia performs every Friday night in the show "Your F*#cked Up Relationship" at Endgames Improv Theatre in San Francisco. The premise is, we pick a name out of a jar where audience members have voluntarily put their name in the pool (before the show) for the possibility... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 7:45pm - 9:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

8:00pm PST

Sketchfest Sets
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite emerging stand up comics, every weekend at The Lost Church! With Matt Baetz, Helen Chu, Rob Edwards, Evan Ho, Zorba Jevon Hughes, Chris Lamberth, Mala Muñoz, Camrynne Sullivan and Chris Waitkus, Hosted by Imran G. ($28, All Ages)

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Camrynne Sullivan

Camrynne Sullivan (@camrynnesullivan) is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Spokane, WA. She currently hosts and produces, "Space Queers: An LGBTQ Comedy Show" (@officialspacequeers). She has studied at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and at the Wynn Handman Acting Studio... Read More →
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Chris Lamberth

Chris Lamberth is a native of Prince George's County, MD living in the New York City area. He has shared the stage with a variety of national headliners including Bill Burr, D L. Hughley, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron Maria Bamford, and Wyatt Cenac. He has performed on AXS TV's "Gotham... Read More →
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Chris Waitkus

Chris Waitkus is a LA based Stand Up Comedian, Podcaster, and former Rocket Scientist. He began Stand Up in New York City, and now performs regularly in LA, New York, and other comedy hubs across the U.S. When he’s not on stage, you can find him in a hot tub, or engineering spacecraft... Read More →
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Evan Ho

A nine-year-old comedian born in San Francisco, Evan Ho is raised in a co-parent family where both sides are supportive of his dream to perform standup comedy and make a lot of money. He is known as "the entertainer" at his class, often cracking jokes or writing silly songs on the... Read More →
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Helen Chu

Helen Chu is a Bay Area based comedian who was born in Beijing, raised by mom and Jewish stepfather, and now works in tech. Her comedy draws inspiration from her mixed culture upbringing, working in the field of engineering as boss lady, and also being a mom. She has performed in... Read More →
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Imran G

Imran G hits the stage with intensity and clever quips that keep his audience enthralled and roaring with laughter. This former rocket scientist has performed around the country at Comedy Clubs, Theaters and Festivals such as SF SketchFest, Outside Lands as well as the NBC Standup... Read More →
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Mala Muñoz

Mala Muñoz is a Chicana comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker from Los Angeles. She is one half of the Producing-Hosting duo behind "Locatora Radio" and a co-founder of Locatora Productions. She is the Producer and Host of "Marijuanera: A Podcast for Potheads" which earned an audio... Read More →
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Matt Baetz

Matt Baetz is a Bay Area-based comedian originally from Baltimore, MD. He’s performed multiple times on "The Late Late Show", "Comedy TV", "Comics Unleashed" and Playboy Radio. He has traveled the world performing on 10 USO tours for the troops in Afghanistan, Cuba, Saudia Arabia... Read More →
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Rob Edwards

Rob Edwards is an up and coming stand up comic from Memphis, TN by way of Hayward, CA. He has been doing stand up 6 years. He has been seen at Tommy Ts, Punchline SF, San Jose Improv, etc. He was 6th place in the 2022 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and recently got... Read More →
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Zorba Jevon Hughes

Zorba Jevon Hughes: Writer,chess instructor, and best dressed stand up comedian to ever wear a fedora, Born and raised in Louisville Kentucky (where teeth are optional), Zorba Jevon Hughes has been telling jokes for decades. His eccoteric, observational one liners have made audiences... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

8:00pm PST

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's Let's Make a Poop!
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog has been pooping on celebrities since he got his start on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in the mid-90's. Now Triumph is taking his insults to a new medium with his live quiz show podcast featuring celebrity panelists and cash prizes (for charity). "Let's Make A Poop!" is presented by Starburns Industries and Team Coco Podcasts. For this special live version, Triumph will also show never-before-seen clips and might even sing a few songs. With celebrity panelists including "Weird Al" Yankovic, and Surprise Guests! ($65 Orchestra Front, $55 Orchestra Side/Rear, $45 Balcony, All Ages)

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"Weird Al" Yankovic

Few would have guessed that "Weird Al" Yankovic – who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending in homemade tapes to the "Dr. Demento Radio Show" – would go on to become a pop culture icon and the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic... Read More →
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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog

After years of toiling in the Catskills burying hookers for Henny Youngman, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog became an overnight national treasure after appearing on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in 1997. He has famously pooped on the Westminster Dog Show, "Hollywood Squares", Bon Jovi... Read More →



Sunday January 21, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
 
Tuesday, January 23
 

7:30pm PST

Kids In The Hall: Unplugged
Come see your five favorite Kids in the Hall in a night of singing, storytelling and simple scenes. Joined by the amazing Allyson Baker, the troupe will celebrate four decades of their trademark comedy. Everything you could expect from the title "Kids in the Hall: Unplugged".  ($149 VIP Meet & Greet, $69 Lower Reserved, $59 Middle Reserved, $49 Upper Reserved, All Ages) 

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Bruce McCulloch

Bruce McCulloch is an actor, comedian, writer, and director. Perhaps best known for his work with the award-winning sketch troupe, "The Kids in the Hall", which recently finished a new season for Amazon Prime Video. Bruce has since had a career spanning television, film, and the stage... Read More →
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Dave Foley

Dave Foley dropped out of an alternative high school to do stand-up comedy. He met Kevin McDonald at an improv class and, while employed as movie ushers, they began working as a comedy team. In 1984 they merged with another team to form "The Kids in the Hall". Foley made his fil... Read More →
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Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring... Read More →
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Mark McKinney

The Canadian-born Mark McKinney has performed in, written and produced some of the most sophisticated and groundbreaking television in North America. He has worked with Lorne Michaels on "Saturday Night Live" and Aaron Sorkin on both "Sports Night" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip."As... Read More →
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Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson is well known to fans as a member of the famous and ground-breaking Canadian sketch group "Kids In The Hall". He also played Hank Kingley’s assistant, Brian on "The Larry Sanders Show". After 27 years since their last episode aired, Scott and the boys revived "Kids... Read More →



Tuesday January 23, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

7:30pm PST

Ask A Magician
Three amazing Magicians. Two unbelievable Mind Readers. Five astounding performances. And YOUR hard hitting questions!Produced by SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician, Robert Strong. Lineup TBA! ($40 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Robert Strong

Robert Strong was three times voted San Francisco's 'Best Magician' and twice voted San Francisco's 'Best Comedian' by the Bay Guardian. He has performed in 45 countries, in all 50 states, and twice at the White House. His biggest honor is being SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician... Read More →



Tuesday January 23, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
 
Wednesday, January 24
 

7:30pm PST

Kids In The Hall: Scenes They Wouldn't Let Us Do (SOLD OUT)
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

A very special staged reading where Kids In The Hall unveils scenes that "they wouldn't let us do." "They" being the censors, networks and even each other. This will be interspersed with behind-the-scenes storytelling of their struggles from Cancer Boy to Amazon. ($65 Front/Center, $55 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Bruce McCulloch

Bruce McCulloch is an actor, comedian, writer, and director. Perhaps best known for his work with the award-winning sketch troupe, "The Kids in the Hall", which recently finished a new season for Amazon Prime Video. Bruce has since had a career spanning television, film, and the stage... Read More →
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Dave Foley

Dave Foley dropped out of an alternative high school to do stand-up comedy. He met Kevin McDonald at an improv class and, while employed as movie ushers, they began working as a comedy team. In 1984 they merged with another team to form "The Kids in the Hall". Foley made his fil... Read More →
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Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring... Read More →
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Mark McKinney

The Canadian-born Mark McKinney has performed in, written and produced some of the most sophisticated and groundbreaking television in North America. He has worked with Lorne Michaels on "Saturday Night Live" and Aaron Sorkin on both "Sports Night" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip."As... Read More →
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Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson is well known to fans as a member of the famous and ground-breaking Canadian sketch group "Kids In The Hall". He also played Hank Kingley’s assistant, Brian on "The Larry Sanders Show". After 27 years since their last episode aired, Scott and the boys revived "Kids... Read More →



Wednesday January 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Talking Simpsons
Talking Simpsons is a weekly chronological exploration of the greatest show ever made! Each week, funny guests join us to tackle a different episode of The Simpsons and break down every 22 minutes into an embiggening discussion about Our Favorite Family. Since starting in 2015, we’ve released hundreds of episodes with comedians, writers, artists, and other Simpsons fans who bring their unique perspectives and insight to the table. We’ve even interviewed folks who’ve worked on the show and learned behind-the-scenes info never revealed anywhere else. And Talking Simpsons has been proudly performing at SF Sketchfest since 2018. To sum it up, we heartily endorse this event and/or product! ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Bob Mackey

Bob Mackey has been podcasting since 2009. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature and a Masters in Critical Theory, and somehow managed to fit in 8 hours of TV a day. His other podcast, "Retronauts," celebrates retro video games.
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Henry Gilbert

Henry Gilbert is the cohost/cocreator/coproducer of the "Talking Simpsons" podcast. Based out of Berkeley, CA, Henry not only researches every episode of "The Simpsons" and related animation history, he also chats with many great writers, comedians, and performers about their love... Read More →



Wednesday January 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

Edinburgh Spotlight: Emily Wilson: Fixed
In "Fixed", Emily Wilson guides audiences through her mortifying experience on "The X Factor" as a 15-year-old with witty lyrics, powerhouse vocals, and a curated presentation of archival footage. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson is a comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. She hosts the sold-out weekly show "Tuesdays at the Red Room" in the East Village as well as the podcast "Litty and Sh*tty" in the Big Bad City. She opened for Please Don't Destroy on their nationwide theater... Read More →



Wednesday January 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
 
Thursday, January 25
 

7:00pm PST

Aaron Chen
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron Chen has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show in 2017 and since then has toured nationally in front of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, earning him the sought-after awards for Best Newcomer (2017) and Director’s Choice (2019), and nomination for Best Show (2021) at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Since his critically acclaimed performance at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Aaron supported comedian Ronny Chieng on his Live Australian Tour, and had feature roles in "Ronny Chieng International Student" (ABC), "Orange is the New Brown" (Seven Network), and "FISK" (Netflix). As a comedian, he also appears on Australia’s #1 panel show, "Have You Been Paying Attention" (Network 10). Aaron’s acclaimed 2021 Adult Swim special "A Life in Questions" was nominated for Best Short Form Comedy special at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, and lead to development deals with Adult Swim/Warner Media. His stand-up special, "If It Weren’t Filmed, Nobody Would Believe" was released on YouTube in September 2022 and has accumulated almost 1 million views. Aaron lives in New York City.

With an opening set by Dvontre Coleman. ($28, All Ages)

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Aaron Chen

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron Chen has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show in 2017 and since then has toured nationally in front of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, earning him... Read More →
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Dvontre Coleman

Dvontre Coleman is a black comedian based in San Francisco, CA. Growing up Dvontre found that the best way to make new friends was to make others laugh, now he's trying to make friends around the country. He has performed at festivals all over the country (SF Sketchfest, Big Pine... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Bingewatch, Goldbaby, Industrial Kitchen and Little Boy Evil, Hosted by Lissa Lenis ($25, All Ages)

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Bingewatch

Our show is all about what you love and why you love it! Where the TV Mulitiverse comes to you! Bingewatch takes two of the shows you're binge watching, and mixes them together to give you something wholly new yet delightfully familiar. Chock full of your favorite binge worthy goodness... Read More →
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Goldbaby

We are Goldbaby: sketch comedy, not sketchy comedy. Lush, glamorous, and a hot mess, we are more than just one flavor. Originating as a house team at The Pack Theater in Hollywood in 2018, Goldbaby is both a love letter to & twist on classic sketch, blending the simple with absurd... Read More →
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Industrial Kitchen

What's delicious, nutritious, and has more sex appeal than Jeremy Allen White? Industrial Kitchen, the long-form improv group that'll leave you saying "yes, chef!"
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Lissa Lenis

Born and raised in Queens, NY. Lissa Lenis has wowed audiences with the cynical and sarcastic humor she brings to the stage over the years. She tackles subjects such as mental health, nepotism, body image, and growing up Latina through her storytelling. She has shared the stage with... Read More →
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Little Boy Evil

Little Boy Evil is a New York based sketch group with a fresh model, situating scenes in 2 colliding, chaotic storylines. Anchored by writer/performers Sam Schaefer, Robert Johnston and Tony Ferraro, the show features top talent from the NYC comedy world and will be joined by Julia... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:30pm PST

How Long Gone
How Long Gone feels like when you used to have friends. Assuming your friends were bicoastal elites, Chris Black and Jason Stewart. And they welcomed you to silently join them as they ushered in a parade of guests – playwright Jeremy O. Harris, musician Phoebe Bridgers, actress Hari Nef – to chop it up three times a week. Did you ever laugh with your friends like that?The guests of How Long Gone come from media, fashion, literature, music, and business – a common throughline isn’t immediately obvious. But each guest – Tavi Gevinson, Mickey Drexler Faye Webster, Bowen Yang, and many more – are tied together after they surrender to the bedrock charm of the show. As the unscriptable rapport between Chris and Jason seeps into the guests, conversations bloom and take on a life of their own. It’s an honest exchange happening. There is a lot of humor, nothing is sacred. It’s revealing, it’s intimate, it’s engaging – it’s everything you want to happen in a real conversation.How Long Gone is a podcast that was created out of pandemic boredom by two old friends. Chris was in New York and Jason was in Los Angeles. Most of these details remain accurate, but what How Long Gone has become is much more than it was in its infancy. They set out to make a podcast and ended up creating a cosmos instead. As Chris told Vogue, the greatest reward is “creating a universe of interesting and engaging people who just want to come together to have a good time.” ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Chris Black

How Long Gone feels like when you used to have friends. Assuming your friends were bicoastal elites, Chris Black and Jason Stewart. And they welcomed you to silently join them as they ushered in a parade of guests – playwright Jeremy O. Harris, musician Phoebe Bridgers, actress... Read More →
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Jason Stewart

"How Long Gone" feels like when you used to have friends. Assuming your friends were bicoastal elites, Chris Black and Jason Stewart. And they welcomed you to silently join them as they ushered in a parade of guests – playwright Jeremy O. Harris, musician Phoebe Bridgers, actress... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

An Hour with Josh Johnson (SOLD OUT)
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

Josh Johnson brings an hour of his fears, observations, fears, witticisms, and fears to SF Sketchfest in a one night only show.With an opening set by Aaron Branch. ($40 Preferred Front Row Seating, $30 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Aaron Branch

Aaron Branch is a comedian, writer, actor and artist. He began his acting career at the age of seven, participating in school plays and performing at The Coterie, a nationally-acclaimed children's theater.Branch appeared in several Coterie productions including "A Star Ain't Nothin... Read More →
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Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on "The Daily Show", and is a former writer and performer on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", where he made his late-night debut in... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Clare O'Kane Album Recording, with an opening set by Eugene Mirman
Clare O'Kane is a New York based writer and comedian most recently staffed as a writer on "Saturday Night Live" and previously a Story Editor on Hulu's "Shrill"_. She has also written for _"Spongebob Squarepants" and as a columnist for Vice.  As a standup comedian, Clare was recently in "Comedy Central's Featured", and was also the host of Viceland's "Flophouse". ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Clare O'Kane

Clare O'Kane is a New York based writer and comedian; most recently staffed as a writer on "Saturday Night Live", and previously a Story Editor on Hulu's "Shrill". She has also written for "Spongebob Squarepants" and as a columnist for "Vice". As a standup comedian, Clare was recently... Read More →
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Eugene Mirman

Comedian and actor Eugene Mirman immigrated from Moscow with his family at age 4. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Hampshire College where he designed his own Comedy major doing a one hour stand-up set as his thesis and has since gone on to a successful career on TV, stage, and... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

Jena Friedman: Not Funny
Fresh off the heels of her critically acclaimed stand up special, "Ladykiller", Oscar-nominated writer and comedian Jena Friedman works out her new hour, tentatively titled “Not Funny”. With an opening set by Brittany Carney($38 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Brittany Carney

Brittany Carney is a comedian based in New York. Her standup is featured on Comedy Central and Don’t Tell platforms. She was a writer for "That Damn Michael Che" on Max, as well as for "Teenage Euthanasia" on Adult Swim. Brittany is listed as one of Vulture Magazine’s Comics You... Read More →
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Jena Friedman

Jena Friedman is an Oscar nominated writer and comedian. She is the host of the comedic true-crime series Indefensible on AMC Plus and creator of "Soft Focus" on Adult Swim. She has written on "Borat Subsequent Movie Film," produced for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and written... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole in KING
Scott Thompson from the Kids in the Hall brings his most famous character, lounge lizard Buddy Cole, to SF Sketchfest for his new show "KING".

An evening of hilarious and sometimes incendiary monologues never before seen on television to a series of brand new monologues written for the recent revival that were deemed "TOO HOT FOR AMAZON," this is a show you can’t miss.

Buddy is back, funnier, sillier and yet somehow more dangerous than ever. Join him in an intimate setting as he mixes up martinis and dishes out the dirt on his fabulous globe trotting life all while reflecting on everything from the fractured state of the LGBTQT+ community to controversial ways to cure cancer to the proper way to woo a despot.

Warning: If you like riotous boundary pushing comedy this is definitely the most fun you will have in January. ($25-$55, All Ages)

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Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson is well known to fans as a member of the famous and ground-breaking Canadian sketch group "Kids In The Hall". He also played Hank Kingley’s assistant, Brian on "The Larry Sanders Show". After 27 years since their last episode aired, Scott and the boys revived "Kids... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

8:00pm PST

Pylon Reenactment Society / Kelley Stoltz
More than a tribute band, PRS have written new songs with Pylon as their guiding star. PRS have delighted old Pylon fans while making new ones. PRS features original Pylon vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay, guitarist Jason NeSmith, bassist Kay Stanton and drummer Gregory Sanders.

PRS was formed in 2014 to play a few Pylon songs for a one-off show as part of an arts retrospective exhibit named Art Rocks Athens - appropriate as the members of Pylon were all art majors at UGA. Vanessa decided to call the project Pylon Reenactment Society - an inside joke among the original band when they were relearning their material in the early 2000s. The Art Rocks show was enthusiastically received. Encouraged, and with the surviving Pylon members’ blessings, Pylon Reenactment Society became a real band.

Shows with Fred Schneider, Dressy Bessy, 75 Dollar Bill, and KAG of Priests soon followed. Requests for shows around the country and overseas began to flood in. What had started as a one-off project, has now wowed both long-time fans who thought they would never get to see this music performed live again as well as younger fans who have just discovered Pylon. The positive feedback provided impetus to keep moving forward and to write fresh material in the spirit of Pylon.

Since 2015 the band has released a 12” EP, a 7” single, a Bandcamp single, and three music videos. They are currently in the process of recording their first full length album. Festival and concert series appearances include Part Time Punks, Savannah Stopover, Sarasota Film Fest, U+N Fest, Barely Human Fest, Irrelevant Festival, Athens Popfest, Westobou, and Primavera Sound 19. A live concert was filmed in January 2019 for "Athens, GA/Inside-Out 2: Red Turns Into Blue" - a new documentary co-directed by Bill Cody and Tony Brazier, now available on DVD, streaming services and theater screenings. ($33 advance, $39 day-of-show, General Admission, All Ages)

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Kelley Stoltz

"The Stylist", Kelley Stoltz's 17th album finds him following up the Third Man Records reissue of his 2001 "Antique Glow", with a collection of 10 new songs. The album was recorded early in 2021, and has been languishing in the vinyl pressing log jam ever since - but luckily Stoltz... Read More →
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Pylon Reenactment Society

More than a tribute band, PRS have written new songs with Pylon as their guiding star. PRS have delighted old Pylon fans while making new ones. PRS features original Pylon vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay, guitarist Jason NeSmith, bassist Kay Stanton and drummer Gregory Sanders.PRS was... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 8:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

9:30pm PST

Edinburgh Spotlight: Chris Turner: Vegas, Baby!
When Cirque du Soleil offer you a Las Vegas residency as the first comedian to perform with them, you don't say no... even if that means bringing your newborn baby along for the ride. Don't miss your chance to see 'a virtuoso... a hip-hop machine' (Guardian), with over 50 million YouTube views and sell-out shows across the globe. As seen on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". ($30, All Ages)

'Very funny, uniquely appealing... nobody on a Vegas stage does what Chris Turner does' (Las Vegas Review-Journal). 'Mind-bendingly flawless' ★★★★★ (EdFestMag.com). ★★★★ (List). ★★★★ (Skinny). ★★★★ (Herald).“No-one else has a story quite like this, and it's one of the finest, most well-judged hours of comedy I've ever seen”★★★★★ - _Lisa In The Theatre_“The show is outstanding…an absolute must see"★★★★★ - _One4Review_“A truly great hour of storytelling…going from silly moments to incredibly dark sequences with ease.”★★★★ - Broadway World 

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Chris Turner

Chris Turner is a British comedian and freestyle rapper, with over 50 million views on YouTube thanks to his jaw-dropping improvisational talent. Chris is the first comedian to ever have performed with Cirque Du Soleil, starring in Mad Apple in Las Vegas; while his appearance... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 9:30pm - 10:45pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Adult Improv, Group Chat, The Knockabouts and Jordan Moeller, Hosted by Tim Champa ($25, All Ages)

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Adult Improv

What if there was an indie improv team that was also eight best friends? Adult Improv have been improvising together in various forms for 7 years. They've performed at shows around the bay including Jokeland, Temescal Social Club, Haight to Laugh, the Yes And Pins Show, Improv Test... Read More →
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Group Chat

Group Chat is an L.A.- based all-female sketch group made up of the most controversial C- List celebrities in Hollywood. Anastasia Narinskiy, Alina Bock and Nicole DuBois. They’ve been featured on Funny or Die, College Humor and one of them is famous in Germany. Bring your dad... Read More →
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Jordan Moeller

Jordan Moeller is a comedian, actor, writer, and large bird based out of Brooklyn, NY. His absurd, satirical, and highly physical solo work has been seen on "Characters Welcome", the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, and SketchFest Seattle among countless other screens and stages across... Read More →
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The Knockabouts

The Knockabouts: Joe Liss, Shannon LIttle, Mike Rabdau, Lisa Martinovich, Jessica Davenport, and Michael Davenport have been playing together for three years. They've performed at Leela, All Out Comedy, Temescal Arts Center, Piano Fight, and The Exit. The Knockabouts are excited to... Read More →
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Tim Champa

Tim Champa is a comedian and writer based out of Boston, Massachusetts. After starting stand-up in 2018, he quickly gained attention for his smart joke writing and went on to become a 2021 Boston Comedy Festival semi-finalist, a 2022 Massachusetts’ Funniest Person finalist, and... Read More →



Thursday January 25, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
 
Friday, January 26
 

7:00pm PST

The Black Version
An all African-American cast of seasoned improv specialists from the world-famous troupe The Groundlings asks the audience to suggest a popular film title and then performs the black version of that movie. And with experienced and talented performers like Nyima FunkDaniele GaitherPhil LaMarrKaren MaruyamaGary Anthony WilliamsCedric Yarbrough, and creator Jordan Black in on the fun, audiences are sure to see off-the-cuff comedy at its best. The cast's stellar credits range from "Saturday Night Live" and "Mad TV" to "The Boondocks" and "Reno 911!" ($45 Front/Center, $40 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Cedric Yarbrough

Cedric Yarbrough's television credits include Comedy Central's hit "Reno 911!", Adult Swim's Peabody award winning "The Boondocks" & guest appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Key & Peele," & "Comedy Bang! Bang!" Some of his film credits include "The 40 Year Old Virgin," "Get Smart... Read More →
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Daniele Gaither

Daniele Gaither is widely recognized (primarily by young Mexican-American men, sailors and prison inmates) for her work on "MADtv" (Fox). She starred in half-hour prime time series "The Rerun Show" (NBC) and prime time sketch comedy show "Hype" (WB). Daniele grew up mostly in Minnesota... Read More →
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Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams recently appeared in the films "The Internship" with Vince Vaughn and "The Factory" along with John Cusack. You can catch him in new episodes of "Whose Line is it Anyway", "Mike and Molly" and "Baby Daddy". He has recurred on "The Soul Man", "Raising Hope", "Malcolm... Read More →
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Jordan Black

Jordan Black is a former writer for "Saturday Night Live," the creator of "The Black Version" and an alum of the Groundlings Improv Theater. He has been a series regular on several shows including "Punk'd" and "Halfway Home" on Comedy Central. His voice has been heard on "South Park... Read More →
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Karen Maruyama

Karen Maruyama is an alumna of the Groundlings theater in Los Angeles. Her recent television credits include "Arrested Development," "Two Broke Girls," "Shameless," and "The Neighbors." She was also in the film "The Campaign" as the wiseacre maid. In addition to directing the Black... Read More →
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Nyima Funk

Nyima Funk is the host of "Undercover Cupid," the new hidden camera dating show on NickMom. She’s also a cast member on the CW’s "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and Comedy Central’s "Key & Peele." Her television credits include NBC’s "Thank God You’re Here," MTV’s "Wild ‘N... Read More →
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Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, and Yale University alum, Phil LaMarr has thrilled audiences for decades with his TV and film work on projects such as "Pulp Fiction," "Futurama," "Samurai Jack," "Static Shock," "Family Guy," "Justice League," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Supergirl," "Curb... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

The Flop House: A Podcast About Bad Movies
America’s longest-running (probably) bad movie podcast is coming to Sketchfest!Elliott Kalan (former writer for "Mystery Science Theater 3000"), Dan McCoy (former writer for "The Daily Show"), and Stuart Wellington (owner, Hinterlands Bar) are friends who’ve decided to express that friendship not by doing productive or enjoyable things, but instead by watching critical or commercial flops, and then discussing them — with a combination of insightful cinematic analysis and digressive comedic nonsense that The New York Times calls “a great listen for movie fans.” ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $30 General Admission, 18 )

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Dan McCoy

America’s longest-running (probably) bad movie podcast is coming to Sketchfest!Elliott Kalan (former writer for "Mystery Science Theater 3000"), Dan McCoy (former writer for "The Daily Show"), and Stuart Wellington (owner, Hinterlands Bar) are friends who’ve decided to express... Read More →
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Elliott Kalan

America’s longest-running (probably) bad movie podcast is coming to Sketchfest!Elliott Kalan (former writer for "Mystery Science Theater 3000"), Dan McCoy (former writer for "The Daily Show"), and Stuart Wellington (owner, Hinterlands Bar) are friends who’ve decided to express... Read More →
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Stuart Wellington

Elliott Kalan (former writer for "Mystery Science Theater 3000"), Dan McCoy (former writer for "The Daily Show"), and Stuart Wellington (owner, Hinterlands Bar) are friends who’ve decided to express that friendship not by doing productive or enjoyable things, but instead by watching... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Clare O'Kane & Mo Welch
Clare O'Kane is a New York based writer and comedian; most recently staffed as a writer on "Saturday Night Live", and previously a Story Editor on Hulu's "Shrill".  She has also written for "Spongebob Squarepants" and as a columnist for Vice.  As a standup comedian, Clare was recently in "Comedy Central's Featured", and was also the host of Viceland's "Flophouse".

Mo Welch is an LA based comedian, actress, writer and cartoonist. Mo’s book "How To Die Alone: The Foolproof Guide To Not Helping Yourself Featuring Blair" was released in 2019 by Workman Publishing and is based on her Instagram comic strip Blair which has over 115k followers. She sold and developed a TV pilot version of "Blair" at HBO Max with Chelsea Handler producing. She is also developing a show with Joey Soloway ("Transparent") producing and another live-action show at HBO Max with Blake Griffin producing. Mo has performed on "Conan" (twice), and she wrote on staff for "Good Talk With Anthony Jeselnik" (Comedy Central). Mo’s podcast "Come Out, Come Out" was released through Audible in December. Her comics have been published in The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Vice and elsewhere and her other on screen credits include "Corporate" (Comedy Central), "Life In Pieces" (CBS) and "Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street" (Amazon).

($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Clare O'Kane

Clare O'Kane is a New York based writer and comedian; most recently staffed as a writer on "Saturday Night Live", and previously a Story Editor on Hulu's "Shrill". She has also written for "Spongebob Squarepants" and as a columnist for "Vice". As a standup comedian, Clare was recently... Read More →
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Janesh Rahlan

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs such as the San Francisco Punch Line, Chicago Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store. He’s worked with Jeff Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jesus Trejo. His comedy touches... Read More →
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Mo Welch

Mo Welch is an LA based comedian, actress, writer and cartoonist. Mo’s book "How To Die Alone: The Foolproof Guide To Not Helping Yourself Featuring Blair" was released in 2019 by Workman Publishing and is based on her Instagram comic strip Blair which has over 115k followers. She... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

The Setup
The Setup was started in Feb 2015 in San Francisco as a monthly comedy show. Since then it has expanded to become a national comedy brand with several shows a week across different cities. In the past 7 years over 100,000 people have attended our shows. We are known for creating immersive speakeasy style comedy experiences and curate the best comedians from all over the country. Our lineups include comedians who have appeared in The New Yorker, Netflix, Comedy Central and HBO. Hosted by Abhay Nadkarni and Richard Sarvate, with guests Ben Feldman, Sophia Garrow, Chazz Hawkins, Ellis Rodriguez and Geneva Rust-Orta. ($28, All Ages)

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Abhay Nadkarni

Born in Delhi, raised in Doha and Bangalore, Abhay Nadkarni's unique third culture upbringing infuses his comedic style with a refreshing perspective. Abhay's journey into stand-up comedy began as an escape from the mundane, utilizing voices, impressions, and characters to captivate... Read More →
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Ben Feldman

Ben Feldman is an established standup comedian in the San Francisco Bay Area whose acerbic wit is provocative yet playful, delivered with glints of absurdity as he teeters back and forth along the thick line between aggression and charm."With a dry wit that was praised by Robin Williams... Read More →
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Chazz Hawkins

Chazz Hawkins is a Sacramento raised/based comedian/writer/actor. His comedy is personal, as a story-teller he's able to navigate between topics such as how people need to stop inviting people to the bbq, being married during a pandemic, becoming a parent and the complexities of what... Read More →
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Ellis Rodriguez

Ellis Rodriguez is a stand-up comedian from Northern California who is known to be ‘hella funny’ and one of the best Stand Ups on the scene! He’s a U.S. Marine, with a classic case of middle kid syndrome. Ellis is the funniest of 9 children and raised by parents from Panama... Read More →
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Geneva Rust-Orta

Geneva Rust-Orta is a comic and writer originally from Oakland, CA. She was named Second Funniest Jew at the 2015 Jewish Comedian of the Year Festival in London, UK. She took a half-hour comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016 and 2017 and performed another half-hour... Read More →
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Richard Sarvate

Richard Sarvate quit tech to do stand-up. Oops! He started performing in San Francisco in 2011 and now lives in Los Angeles. He talks about his experience as a first-generation Indian immigrant, mental illness, and his time in Silicon Valley. Watching Richard perform is hilariously... Read More →
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Sophia Garrow

Originally hailing from New York, Sophia Garrow moved to San Francisco in 2022 to lock in a tech husband and quit her day job. While only one of those things has happened she has performed around the Bay in the meantime, delighting audiences with witty stories of her immigrant family... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway stars as they take suggestions, stories and volunteers from the audience to create wholly original songs and hilarious scenes on the spot. Along with Bill Irwin, who will be bringing some of his most famous material back to life for the city where his heart still resides, this is a celebration of San Francisco... Doom loopers can stay home. ($65-$95, All Ages)

"For the show's all-too-fleeting 85 minutes, it's possible to believe that rhythm and rhyme are a miracle cure for all that ails us." - Ben Brantley, NY Times 

"Comedic gold" - Wall Street Journal 

"An experience that will take you blissfully out of yourself and puts you in your happy place." - The Washington Post

"Fast, furious, funny, and wildly entertaining." - The Hollywood Reporter

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Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include "The Regard of Flight;" "Largely New York;" "Fool Moon;" "Old Hats," "The Happiness Lecture," among others. His actor’s theater credits include "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "The Goat," "Waiting... Read More →
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freestyle+

From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Red, White and Blue-Pilled starring Jon Daly as Johnny Doily
Johnny Doiley (Jon Daly), a cheeky British motivational speaker delves into conspiracy, health, and masculinity in America. Come Vaccinated, leave DEVAXXXINATED! With an opening set by DJ Real.  ($35, All Ages)

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DJ REAL

Nick Stargu is a musician, comedian, writer and filmmaker who is best known for his multimedia / musical comedy act, DJ REAL, which has been featured at Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest, Big Sky Comedy Festival, Outside Lands, San Francisco Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival... Read More →
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Jon Daly

Jon Daly has most recently had standout roles in "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Made For Love", "Miracle Workers", "Briarpatch", and "Modern Family". He is also a recurring voice on the new Marvel show M.O.D.O.K. for Hulu. Previously, Daly was in Blumhouse’s anthology series "Into The... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Knees Up with Chris Turner
Get ready for a raucous evening of toe-tapping comedy as Chris Turner ("Cirque Du Soleil", "Colbert") brings together a rag-tag band of musicians, clowns, and comedians for a good old fashioned San Franciscan shindig. With guests Brittany Carney, Aaron Chen, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and more! ($30, All Ages)

‘A virtuoso... a hip-hop machine' (Guardian). 'Very funny, uniquely appealing... nobody on a Vegas stage does what Chris Turner does' (Las Vegas Review-Journal). 'Mind-bendingly flawless' ★★★★★ (EdFestMag.com). ★★★★ (List). ★★★★ (Skinny). ★★★★ (Herald). 

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Aaron Chen

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron Chen has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show in 2017 and since then has toured nationally in front of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, earning him... Read More →
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Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available... Read More →
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Brittany Carney

Brittany Carney is a comedian based in New York. Her standup is featured on Comedy Central and Don’t Tell platforms. She was a writer for "That Damn Michael Che" on Max, as well as for "Teenage Euthanasia" on Adult Swim. Brittany is listed as one of Vulture Magazine’s Comics You... Read More →
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Chris Turner

Chris Turner is a British comedian and freestyle rapper, with over 50 million views on YouTube thanks to his jaw-dropping improvisational talent. Chris is the first comedian to ever have performed with Cirque Du Soleil, starring in Mad Apple in Las Vegas; while his appearance... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Adele Dazeem, Goldbaby, Group Chat and Jordan Moeller, Hosted by Ashley Sharma ($25, All Ages)

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Adele Dazeem

"Adele Dazeem cured my depression!" "I don't like musical theater.... but I LOVE ADELE DAZEEM". "They're all funny, AND they're all hot!" -real quotes from audience membersAdele Dazeem is LA's hottest all-female musical improv team, formed out of Upright Citizen's Brigade in 2016... Read More →
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Ashley Sharma

Ashley Sharma is a stand-up comedian from Austin, Texas. She is also a Registered Nurse, but that is more of a hobby. She has performed on Moontower Comedy Festival, is a regular at Cap City Comedy Club, and has opened for many touring comedians, including Beth Stelling and Michael... Read More →
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Goldbaby

We are Goldbaby: sketch comedy, not sketchy comedy. Lush, glamorous, and a hot mess, we are more than just one flavor. Originating as a house team at The Pack Theater in Hollywood in 2018, Goldbaby is both a love letter to & twist on classic sketch, blending the simple with absurd... Read More →
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Group Chat

Group Chat is an L.A.- based all-female sketch group made up of the most controversial C- List celebrities in Hollywood. Anastasia Narinskiy, Alina Bock and Nicole DuBois. They’ve been featured on Funny or Die, College Humor and one of them is famous in Germany. Bring your dad... Read More →
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Jordan Moeller

Jordan Moeller is a comedian, actor, writer, and large bird based out of Brooklyn, NY. His absurd, satirical, and highly physical solo work has been seen on "Characters Welcome", the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, and SketchFest Seattle among countless other screens and stages across... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

Resistance is Fertile
Resistance is Fertile is a San Francisco's longest-running independent all female/non-binary/GNC showcase, featuring the Bay Area's rising stars in comedy, bringing together audiences to laugh about the unique joys of not being a man in today's world. Each show features several raffles of donated goodies from San Francisco's own Good Vibrations. Hosted by Brooke Heinichen and Luisa Isbell, with guests Hay Beacon, Shanti Charan, Jalisa Robinson, Frida Sierra and Natasha Vinik. ($28, All Ages)

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Brooke Heinichen

Brooke Heinichen is a San Francisco stand-up comedian. Originally from Ohio, she talks too fast and smiles too much. She is a regular at the San Francisco Punch Line, Cobb's Comedy Club and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, among others. She was the winner of the 2019 Rooster T Feathers... Read More →
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Frida Sierra

For over a decade, Frida Sierra has traveled through the United States, eating from vending machines and telling jokes to strangers. Coming out of the Bay Area, sweating profusely and speaking loudly, with electric fast-paced storytelling, Frida's credits include the Santa Cruz Comedy... Read More →
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Hay Beacon

Hay Beacon is a very cool, intimidating comedian and writer from the San Francisco Bay Area where they run Don’t Tell Comedy shows, "Toxic Thots": a queer and PoC standup show in plant store raising funds for mental health services, and a life-changing weekly stand-up showcase in... Read More →
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Jalisa Robinson

Jalisa Robinson brings her sometimes-deadpan, sometimes-sparkling style to everything from race to the patriarchy to getting hit on at Whole Foods. A native midwesterner, she now lives in California. She was a San Francisco International Comedy Competition Semi-Finalist (2022); she’s... Read More →
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Luisa Isbell

Luisa Isbell is a Bay Area-based comic and storyteller striving to master the art of the tasteful overshare. You can catch her performing nightly at your local comedy club, bar, and the occasional pet store. Luisa co-produces SF mainstay shows “Cheaper Than Therapy” and “About... Read More →
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Natasha Vinik

Natasha Vinik is a Bay Area comedian - with a mother from Peru and a Jewish, South African father - her unique perspective and experience makes her comedy fun, frightening, and falafel. Minus the falafel. She's allergic. Natasha is a paid regular at the San Jose Improv, and was featured... Read More →
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Shanti Charan

Shanti Charan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and storyteller based in the Bay Area. The daughter of immigrants, Shanti’s humor reflects her experience as an Indo-Fijian woman, growing up as a second generation American. Charan was named San Francisco Bay Guardian’s “Best Comedian... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:30pm PST

Stuff You Should Know
SF Sketchfest proudly welcomes back one of the most successful long-running podcasts in audio history! Stuff You Should Know is the award-winning podcast hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark and produced by the venerable website HowStuffWorks. If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered. ($49 Orchestra, $39 Balcony, All Ages)

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Charles W. Chuck Bryant

Charles W. (Chuck) Bryant co-hosts the "Stuff You Should Know" podcast, a platform he uses to educate the public about common things and how they work. Bryant also writes articles for the site, touching on a potpourri of various subjects. Born in Atlanta in the early 1970s under the... Read More →
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Josh Clark

Josh Clark wanted to be a professional writer since his third-grade teacher told him a short story he wrote was kind of good. He's written ever since. He's a former senior writer for HowStuffWorks and current co-host of the "Stuff You Should Know" podcast. Josh lives with his wife, Umi. The pair really, really enjoys traveling, solving mysteries, having pizza parties and visiting museums (both renowned and obscure). Josh has been to the real-life house that served as the Robin's Nest on "Magnum, P.I." and is on an indefinite hiatus... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:00pm PST

Jon Glaser's Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog
Jon Glaser's debut comedy album, "Jon Glaser’s Soothing Meditations for the Solitary Dog" is the perfect remedy for those unfortunate yet unavoidable times that dog owners need to leave their beloved, anxious good boys and good girls home alone. Join Jon and friends for a restorative evening of relaxation and warm fuzzies. Joining Jon will be Steve CirbusEugene Mirman, Tami Sagher, and more. And with the VIP "Sip and Paint" ticket, you can come early and have a free glass of wine and paint dog portraits with Jon. ($50 Reserved Seating + pre-show "Sip & Paint", $35 General Admission, All Ages)

Photo by Meredith Zinner

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Steve Cirbus

Steve Cirbus. A classically trained actor who has been in all of Jon Glaser’s basic cable comedies. A self-proclaimed survivalist, Steve grew up in the southern tier of Western New York where was taught to hunt and fish from an early age in order to put food on the table. Later... Read More →
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Eugene Mirman

Comedian and actor Eugene Mirman immigrated from Moscow with his family at age 4. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Hampshire College where he designed his own Comedy major doing a one hour stand-up set as his thesis and has since gone on to a successful career on TV, stage, and... Read More →
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Jon Glaser

Jon Glaser is an actor and writer who created, co-wrote and starred in the TV shows "Delocated," "Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter," and "Jon Glaser Loves Gear." Most people recognize him as Councilman Jamm from "Parks and Recreation" and/or Laird from "Girls." He landed the coveted “goofy... Read More →
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Tami Sagher

Tami Sagher is a writer and performer based in Brooklyn. She’s written for such shows as "The Great," "Orange is the New Black," "Life and Beth," "Girls," and "30 Rock." As an actress she’s appeared in "Search Party," "Single Drunk Female," and "Russian Doll" as well as Mike... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

9:30pm PST

Found Footage Festival Volume 10: Popcorn Classics
Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show) have over 11,000 VHS tapes in their collection and will take viewers on a guided tour through their latest and greatest finds, including rare footage from a short-lived video dating service featuring 1987’s most eligible bachelorettes, a questionably sexy striptease video called "Males In Motion," and a mysterious New Age seminar called "Elimination: The First Step." ($45 Orchestra - Front, $35 Orchestra - Side/Rear & Mezzanine, 18+)


Friday January 26, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:30pm PST

Upright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT
ASSSSCAT is UCB’s signature improv show that has played to critical acclaim and sold out audiences across the country.

What is ASSSSCAT?
It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world!

Previous monologists include: Will Ferrell, Mark Hamill, Tina Fey, Charles Barkley, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Banks, Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani, Amy Poehler, Robin Williams and more!

• “Unbelievably funny.” -LA Times
• “Best of LA: Best Improv.” -Los Angeles Magazine
• “Best of LA: Best Improv Show.” -LA Weekly Readers Poll
• “The hardest we’ve laughed in a long, long time.” -Out Magazine
• “Among improv people today, the gold standard is a group called ASSSSCAT.” -Vice Magazine
• “Critics’ Pick” -Time Out Los Angeles

($45, All Ages)

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Ali Ghandour

Ali Ghandour is a performer, teacher, and current UCB Artistic Director. His past and present shows include ASSSSCAT, Bangarang!, Benetton, and The Dragons. Some TV credits include "The Unicorn," "Superstore," "The Guest Book," "Goldbergs," and "Drunk History." Ali was also selected... Read More →
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Lisa Gilroy

Recently named one of Vulture's top Comedians You Should and Will Know, Lisa Gilroy is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner known for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (NBC), "Comedy Bang Bang!" (Earwolf), and "Fairview" (Comedy Central); She is an alumna of The Second City's National Touring... Read More →
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Mary Holland

Mary Holland performs regularly at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA. Television credits include "The Mindy Project," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Comedy Bang Bang!," "Silicon Valley," and "Blunt Talk" on Starz. Film credits include "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates... Read More →
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Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson is a performer, writer, and musician originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania. His writing credits include Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," "Survivor's Remorse" on the Starz Network, Fox's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and most recently, Co-Executive Producer on HBO's "Insecure."Phil... Read More →
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Hillary Ann Matthews

Hillary Anne Matthews is an actor, improviser, and writer. She’s guest starred on "Abbott Elementary"," Modern Family," "Ghosts," "Florida Girls," "Future Man," and "Drunk History," and was a series regular on ABC’s "Alex Inc." She also does voice over (which sometimes means putting... Read More →
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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

The Chonga Girls
Chonga Girls is a live talk show that's been taking LA by storm! The Chonga Girls, first popularized in 2008 with their YouTube smash hit "Chongalicious!". These web-popular characters were made by proud Miami comedians, Mimi Davila and Laura Di Lorenzo. The Chonga Girls is a love letter to the brazen and sexy women Mimi and Laura grew up with in Miami. They have a large and loyal fan base, with fans often flying from out of state to see them live! ($28, All Ages)

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Laura di Lorenzo

Chonga Girls is a live talk show that's been taking LA by storm! The Chonga Girls, first popularized in 2008 with their YouTube smash hit "Chongalicious!". These web-popular characters were made by proud Miami comedians, Mimi Davila and Laura Di Lorenzo. The Chonga Girls is a love letter to the brazen and sexy women Mimi and Laura grew up with in Miami. They have a large and loyal fan base, with fans often flying from o... Read More →
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Mimi Davila

Chonga Girls is a live talk show that's been taking LA by storm! The Chonga Girls, first popularized in 2008 with their YouTube smash hit "Chongalicious!". These web-popular characters were made by proud Miami comedians, Mimi Davila and Laura Di Lorenzo. The Chonga Girls is a love letter to the brazen and sexy women Mimi and Laura grew up with in Miami. They have a large and loyal fan base, with fans often flying from o... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:30pm PST

Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman is a small ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. She was named one of Vulture's Top Comedians to Watch in 2020, one of Comedy Central's UP NEXT comedians, and was on Conan O’Brien’s "Comics to Watch" list. She has performed numerous times at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival and just headlined for the New York Comedy Festival a second time. She recorded her first one-hour stand up special "I’m Nervous" in Toronto, available on CraveTV, and can be seen in this year's "History of the World" on Hulu. 

Robby is also a notable TV writer, having written on "The Chris Gethard Show" (TruTV), "Workin' Moms" (Netflix), and "Baroness Von Sketch Show" (IFC). In 2019, Robby won a Daytime Emmy Award for her writing work on "Odd Squad" (PBS). She is currently developing projects with Showtime, Warner Bros TV and A24. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Robby Hoffman

Robby Hoffman is a small ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. She was named one of Vulture's Top Comedians to Watch in 2020, one of Comedy Central's UP NEXT comedians, and was on Conan O'Brien's Comics to Watch list. She has performed numerous times... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Clare O'Kane & Mo Welch
Clare O'Kane is a New York based writer and comedian; most recently staffed as a writer on "Saturday Night Live", and previously a Story Editor on Hulu's "Shrill".  She has also written for "Spongebob Squarepants" and as a columnist for Vice.  As a standup comedian, Clare was recently in "Comedy Central's Featured", and was also the host of Viceland's "Flophouse".

Mo Welch is an LA based comedian, actress, writer and cartoonist. Mo’s book "How To Die Alone: The Foolproof Guide To Not Helping Yourself Featuring Blair" was released in 2019 by Workman Publishing and is based on her Instagram comic strip Blair which has over 115k followers. She sold and developed a TV pilot version of "Blair" at HBO Max with Chelsea Handler producing. She is also developing a show with Joey Soloway ("Transparent") producing and another live-action show at HBO Max with Blake Griffin producing. Mo has performed on "Conan" (twice), and she wrote on staff for "Good Talk With Anthony Jeselnik" (Comedy Central). Mo’s podcast "Come Out, Come Out" was released through Audible in December. Her comics have been published in The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Vice and elsewhere and her other on screen credits include "Corporate" (Comedy Central), "Life In Pieces" (CBS) and "Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street" (Amazon). ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Clare O'Kane

Clare O'Kane is a New York based writer and comedian; most recently staffed as a writer on "Saturday Night Live", and previously a Story Editor on Hulu's "Shrill". She has also written for "Spongebob Squarepants" and as a columnist for "Vice". As a standup comedian, Clare was recently... Read More →
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Janesh Rahlan

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs such as the San Francisco Punch Line, Chicago Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store. He’s worked with Jeff Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jesus Trejo. His comedy touches... Read More →
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Mo Welch

Mo Welch is an LA based comedian, actress, writer and cartoonist. Mo’s book "How To Die Alone: The Foolproof Guide To Not Helping Yourself Featuring Blair" was released in 2019 by Workman Publishing and is based on her Instagram comic strip Blair which has over 115k followers. She... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

Sketchfest Sets
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite emerging stand up comics, every weekend at The Lost Church! With Aaron Branch, Tim Champa, Kayla Evans, Deeptanshu Jha, Lissa Lenis, Molina Molina, Oba Olaniyi, Brian Sullivan and more, Hosted by Jordan Thewlis. ($28, All Ages)

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Aaron Branch

Aaron Branch is a comedian, writer, actor and artist. He began his acting career at the age of seven, participating in school plays and performing at The Coterie, a nationally-acclaimed children's theater.Branch appeared in several Coterie productions including "A Star Ain't Nothin... Read More →
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Brian Sullivan

Brian Sullivan's comedy journey is like a wild rollercoaster ride through an amusement park of life experiences. After a career in the Army and a detour into cage fighting (because, why not?), he discovered that making people laugh was a lot less painful and a lot more fun.Audiences... Read More →
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Deeptanshu Jha

Deeptanshu Jha is a brown immigrant standup comedian. He grew up in New Delhi, India and moved to San Francisco in 2015. You can see him perform all over the bay area and the roast battle league. Being the only engineer in a family of doctors he grew up being a joke. Follow him on... Read More →
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Jordan Thewlis

Jordan Thewlis is stand-up comedian and writer based out of Los Angeles. He works as a Daily Contributor to The Onion, and is a Lead Producer for comedy's fastest growing comedy brand Don't Tell Comedy. His stand-up has been featured in SF Sketchfest, FEST in Gainesville, FL... Read More →
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Kayla Evans

Meet Kayla Evans, a comedic force to be reckoned with. She’s been kicking butt and taking names since 2016 with a razor-sharp wit and an uncanny ability to find humor in life's quirkiest moments. Kayla’s a Chicagoan who started her comedy career in Nashville, TN and is now residing... Read More →
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Lissa Lenis

Born and raised in Queens, NY. Lissa Lenis has wowed audiences with the cynical and sarcastic humor she brings to the stage over the years. She tackles subjects such as mental health, nepotism, body image, and growing up Latina through her storytelling. She has shared the stage with... Read More →
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Molina Molina

Molina Molina is a queer Latina comedian based in Seattle and performs all across the US. Her comedy can be described as laid back and delightfully egotistical, and her appearance can be described as strikingly beautiful. Molina's unearned sense of confidence and her odd perspective... Read More →
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Oba Olaniyi

Oba Olaniyi is a former goat-herder/culinary instructor turned comedian/writer and he can be seen performing all over LA or on his Instagram @obasnudes. 
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Tim Champa

Tim Champa is a comedian and writer based out of Boston, Massachusetts. After starting stand-up in 2018, he quickly gained attention for his smart joke writing and went on to become a 2021 Boston Comedy Festival semi-finalist, a 2022 Massachusetts’ Funniest Person finalist, and... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Bernie Mac and Cheese, Little Boy Evil, Lone Wolves and Persimmon Seeds, Hosted by Jeremy Alder ($25, All Ages)

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Bernie Mac and Cheese

Bernie Mac and Cheese Improv Troupe was founded in 2019. The seven members are Sean Grant, Tatyana Komaguchi, Paris Nicole, Simone Finley, Monique Parks, Jeremiah White & Myra Whittington. They are made up of all walks of the improv spectrum: some trained at various levels of The... Read More →
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Jeremy Alder

The “bad boy of homeschooling”, Jeremy Alder was raised deep in the heart of Texas without a TV, so he learns something new every time he leaves the house. He is a regular at clubs throughout the Southeast and has worked with several national touring acts, including Demitri Martin... Read More →
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Little Boy Evil

Little Boy Evil is a New York based sketch group with a fresh model, situating scenes in 2 colliding, chaotic storylines. Anchored by writer/performers Sam Schaefer, Robert Johnston and Tony Ferraro, the show features top talent from the NYC comedy world and will be joined by Julia... Read More →
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Lone Wolves

Lone Wolves is a sketch comedy collective of writers and performers from Portland, Oregon who have been traveling as a pack since 2013. One of the house sketch troupes for The Siren Theater, they present sketch comedy the only way a lone wolf can- live on stage and completely alone... Read More →
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Persimmon Seeds

Persimmon Seeds is a premier improv duo presenting quirky characters, emotional connections, and modern stories through irreverent humor. Shows feature hilarious clowning, thrilling action sequences, quick pacing, and actors simultaneously playing multiple characters. Joseph Cox and... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

Killer Lineup
Anything but the usual suspects, Killer Lineup is a who's who of our favorite stand-ups of the moment. Catch a rotating cast of SF Sketchfest-approved personalities in this scary good showcase. With Cristela Alonzo, Aaron Chen, Chris Gethard, Josh Johnson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Hosted by Paco Romane. ($35 Preferred Front Row Seating, $30 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Aaron Chen

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron Chen has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show in 2017 and since then has toured nationally in front of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, earning him... Read More →
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Chris Gethard

If you know Chris Gethard's work, it's probably because of one of the following things: he is the host of the long running podcast "Beautiful/Anonymous", the former host of the public access television show "The Chris Gethard Show", and the writer and star of the HBO one person show... Read More →
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Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, "Cristela" for ABC. Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the character of Cruz Ramirez in "Cars... Read More →
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Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on "The Daily Show", and is a former writer and performer on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", where he made his late-night debut in... Read More →
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Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available... Read More →
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Paco Romane

Charming, sturdy, and aggressively good-natured, Paco Romane is an anxious comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster from San Francisco. He has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, Drunk History, HBO, Nickelodeon, NPR, and Funny or Die. His comedy style was once described as — loosey-goosey... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

Mirthquake
Mirthquake is a comedy experience unlike any other! Three of San Francisco's best comedians bring you a chaotic stand-up experience, with a unique theme for every show! Abstract impressions, dubious quotes from famous (and infamous) historical figures, audience participation, and nonstop laughter will be yours at Mirthquake. THE BEST COMEDY SHOW IN THE WORLD! Hosted by Jesse Hett, Andrew Holmgren and Ben Kolina, with guests Darlene Bereznicki, Sophia Garrow, Brett Harper Jennings and Derek Sheen. ($28, All Ages)

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Andrew Holmgren

Andrew Holmgren is an exceptionally talented San Francisco based comedian, his unique style is characterized by his reverence for irreverence, quick wit and all around smart assery. Holmgren has performed on "VICELAND", has been named "Best Comedian" by SF Weekly, and is a regular... Read More →
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Ben Kolina

Ben Kolina has many years of experience getting laughs from strangers starting at the Right Field Bleachers visiting several home games of the Oakland A's. Spending 5 years as co-producer of the popular comedy showcase at Night Light for many years, Ben currently co-produces... Read More →
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Brett Harper Jennings

Brett Harper Jennings is a San Francisco based stand-up comedian. Brett enjoys using her awkward and uncomfortable energy to put others at ease. She performs at clubs all around the Bay Area including Alameda Comedy Club, San Jose Improv, Cobbs, Punchline and Cheaper Than Therapy... Read More →
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Darlene Bereznicki

Darlene Bereznicki is a San Francisco-based comedian who can also run a 10 minute mile. A man once said to her “I don’t find women funny but I did laugh at your material” and her dad told her to be “more like Jerry Seinfeld” so she’s making big waves in comedy. Darlene... Read More →
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Derek Sheen

Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of rage and insecurity. His ability to mine humor from the dark, humid corners of the human condition has made him a cult favorite of comedy nerds around the globe. Sheen has amassed a pretty loyal fan base touring with comedy legends Brian Posehn, Patton... Read More →
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Jesse Hett

Jesse Hett is a stand-up comedian based in San Francisco, California. He has appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal doing comedy while wearing a virtual reality helmet. That sounds made up but it’s true. He performs regularly at the San Francisco and Sacramento Punch... Read More →
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Sophia Garrow

Originally hailing from New York, Sophia Garrow moved to San Francisco in 2022 to lock in a tech husband and quit her day job. While only one of those things has happened she has performed around the Bay in the meantime, delighting audiences with witty stories of her immigrant family... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway stars as they take suggestions, stories and volunteers from the audience to create wholly original songs and hilarious scenes on the spot. Along with Bill Irwin, who will be bringing some of his most famous material back to life for the city where his heart still resides, this is a celebration of San Francisco... Doom loopers can stay home. ($65-$95, All Ages)

"For the show's all-too-fleeting 85 minutes, it's possible to believe that rhythm and rhyme are a miracle cure for all that ails us." - Ben Brantley, NY Times 

"Comedic gold" - Wall Street Journal 

"An experience that will take you blissfully out of yourself and puts you in your happy place." - The Washington Post

"Fast, furious, funny, and wildly entertaining." - The Hollywood Reporter

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Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include "The Regard of Flight;" "Largely New York;" "Fool Moon;" "Old Hats," "The Happiness Lecture," among others. His actor’s theater credits include "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "The Goat," "Waiting... Read More →
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freestyle+

From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway... Read More →



Friday January 26, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Saturday, January 27
 

12:00pm PST

Okay, Who Did It? with Jo Firestone
Due to a scheduling conflict, this show date/time has changed to Jan 27, 12:00 PM. Existing tickets for the old date/time (Jan 26, 7:00 PM) will be honored at the door. All existing ticket holders will be contacted via email with further details.

Someone's murdered someone, and we're all gonna find out who. Together. Hosted by Jo Firestone. ($45 Orchestra - Front, $40 Orchestra - Side/Rear, $30 Mezzanine, All Ages)

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Aaron Chen

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron Chen has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show in 2017 and since then has toured nationally in front of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, earning him... Read More →
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Jo Firestone

Jo Firestone is a comedian and writer based in New York City. She co-hosts the long-running podcast, "Dr. Gameshow", with Manolo Moreno. Firestone is also the author of the stupidest murder mystery novel of all time, "Murder on Sex Island". Select credits include "Ziwe", "Joe Pera... Read More →
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Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on "The Daily Show", and is a former writer and performer on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", where he made his late-night debut in... Read More →
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Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

1:00pm PST

Paul Giamatti's CHINWAG with Stephen Asma
Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti and Professor of Philosophy Stephen Asma host a live taping of their hit new podcast CHINWAG. Paul and Stephen will sit down for a freewheeling conversation that may — or may not — dive really really really deep into the edge of the known… topics like aliens, science fiction, imagination...
Featuring prominent guests from diverse fields, Chinwag is esoteric in the best way possible, as Paul and Stephen delve into anything and everything: Are we living in a simulation? What’s the most perfect sentence in literature? Is Bigfoot interdimensional? Science, the occult, philosophy, magic mushrooms… it’s all fair game!
Unexpected, hilarious, and maybe even profound — Chinwag is all about having a really, really good chat.
VIP Meet & Greet tickets include a meet & greet with Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma!

($95 VIP Meet & Greet, $60 Orchestra, $50 Balcony, All Ages)

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Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti is an American actor who has worked steadily and prominently for over twenty years, and is best known for leading roles in the films "American Splendor", "Sideways", and "Barney's Version" (for which he won a Golden Globe). He won an Emmy for his portrayal of "John Adams... Read More →
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Stephen Asma

Stephen T. Asma is Professor of Philosophy at Columbia College Chicago, where he is a Senior Fellow of the Research Group in Mind, Science and Culture. He is the author of ten books and writes regularly for publications including The New York Times. He has been an invited lecturer... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

3:00pm PST

Dub-a-Dub-Dub
The improvised dubbing show! DUB-A-DUB-DUB is an improv show starring a rotating cast of the best improvisers who also happen to be voice actors. Watch your fave comedians re-dub clips from movies, TV shows, cartoons and more... LIVE!They've never seen the clips before and will be making up new dialogue, sound effects and everything in between ON THE SPOT!

Hosted by Justin Michael, with Lisa Gilroy, Dan Lippert, Marissa Strickland, Carl Tart and more! Follow the show for clips and more at @dubadubshow on instagram. ($35 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, All Ages)

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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Dan Lippert

Dan Lippert's on camera / voiceover credits include "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin," "American Princess," "Superstore," "Brooklyn 99," "The Rookie," "Workaholics," "Son of Zorn," and "Inside Job." You can hear Dan all over the podcastiverse, most notably on "Mandogpod," the weekly... Read More →
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Justin Michael

Justin Michael is a writer, voice actor, and improviser from Los Angeles. His voice can be heard on everything from "Care Bears" and "Robot Chicken" to "Adam Ruins Everything" and "The Fungies".He recently wrote for "Among Us", the upcoming animated comedy based on the popular video... Read More →
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Lisa Gilroy

Recently named one of Vulture's top Comedians You Should and Will Know, Lisa Gilroy is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner known for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (NBC), "Comedy Bang Bang!" (Earwolf), and "Fairview" (Comedy Central); She is an alumna of The Second City's National Touring... Read More →
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Marissa Strickland

Marissa Strickland is a writer, actor and filmmaker from Los Angeles. She loves grounded bittersweet comedy, where joy and laughter sit next to sadness and loss. She regularly performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Her writing and acting credits include ABC’s "Black-ish... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

3:00pm PST

I Love My Kid, But...
An unfiltered, hilarious discussion about parenting. Welcome to I Love My Kid, But… a weekly escape where comedians (and parents) Megan Gailey, Kurt Braunohler, Chris Garcia and guest Amber Tamblyn unload about the joys and challenges of being a parent, all the hell their kids put them through, and how they might reclaim some of the glory of their pre-parenting life. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, director, and writer. She is the author of seven critically acclaimed books across genres including the bestselling anthology, "Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition", which features essays by powerhouses... Read More →
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Chris Garcia

Chris Garcia is a comedian, television writer, actor and podcaster from Los Angeles. Chris is currently writing on HBO's Season 2 of "Minx". Chris's WNYC podcast, "Scattered", was called "one of the most touching, and funniest, narrative nonfiction podcasts of the year" by Uproxx... Read More →
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Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster who has committed his career to inserting absurdity into stranger’s lives to make the world a better place. Kurt recently filmed a one-hour special which Seth Rogan's Point Grey produced. He also has a feature in development... Read More →
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Megan Gailey

Megan Gailey is a writer, actor, and comedian, originally from Indiana and now based in Los Angeles. Megan’s credits include WGA award-nominated series “Pause with Sam Jay” for HBO, “The ESPY Awards, “Lights out with David Spade,” and “Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

3:00pm PST

Office Hours East
Join New York Jonathan, Slice, Football, Producer Tory and more as Office Hours East brings some east coast attitude to San Francisco. Don't want to go to the show? THEY DON'T GIVE A FUCK. (Just kidding, they do, they'd be sad, please come, it's fun). With Jo Firestone, Jon Glaser, Tory Harris, and Tami Sagher. ($42 Front/Center, $32 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Jo Firestone

Jo Firestone is a comedian and writer based in New York City. She co-hosts the long-running podcast, "Dr. Gameshow", with Manolo Moreno. Firestone is also the author of the stupidest murder mystery novel of all time, "Murder on Sex Island". Select credits include "Ziwe", "Joe Pera... Read More →
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Jon Glaser

Jon Glaser is an actor and writer who created, co-wrote and starred in the TV shows "Delocated," "Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter," and "Jon Glaser Loves Gear." Most people recognize him as Councilman Jamm from "Parks and Recreation" and/or Laird from "Girls." He landed the coveted “goofy... Read More →
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Tami Sagher

Tami Sagher is a writer and performer based in Brooklyn. She’s written for such shows as "The Great," "Orange is the New Black," "Life and Beth," "Girls," and "30 Rock." As an actress she’s appeared in "Search Party," "Single Drunk Female," and "Russian Doll" as well as Mike... Read More →
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Tory Harris

Tory Harris (aka- Producer Tory) is a prop master who has worked on many ridiculous film and television projects including "Delocated", "The Heart, She Holler", "Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter" and "The Rehearsal." He is also a writer/producer for the "Office Hours East" livestream and... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

3:00pm PST

The Gateway Show
Created in the back of a Thai restaurant in Seattle in 2014 and now one of the most prolifically touring international comedy showcases in the world, The Gateway Show has a simple premise: Stand-up comedians take to the stage sober to tell their BEST jokes, then they go to an undisclosed location to get WAY too high, only to come back to the stage and ATTEMPT to tell more jokes while completely stoned. With Billy Anderson and guests Denise Lee, Ashley Monique, Neeraj Srinivasan and Brian Sullivan.  ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Ashley Monique

Ashley Monique is a San Francisco-based comedian who delivers confessional, wry, and sometimes dark humor with a disarming sincerity. She has opened for Melissa Villasenor, Zoltan Kaszas, and Nimesh Patel. You can find where Ashley will be performing next on Instagram @trashleym... Read More →
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Billy Anderson

Texas-born and South Carolina-raised, Billy Anderson is a pale stand-up comedian doing his best to survive in Los Angeles. He's performed at notable events such as SF Sketchfest, 10000 Laughs, as well as the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competitions. His debut special... Read More →
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Brian Sullivan

Brian Sullivan's comedy journey is like a wild rollercoaster ride through an amusement park of life experiences. After a career in the Army and a detour into cage fighting (because, why not?), he discovered that making people laugh was a lot less painful and a lot more fun.Audiences... Read More →
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Denise Lee

Denise Lee is a standup comic based in San Francisco. She is a native Texan raised by Buddhist Taiwanese immigrant parents, which is a loaded statement she unpacks onstage alongside other important topics such as snacks, ping pong, and Costco memberships. 
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Neeraj Srinivasan

Neeraj Srinivasan is a first-generation Indian-American comedian from Boise, ID now based in Portland, OR. He has performed at venues all over the West Coast such as Helium Comedy Club, Revolution Hall, The Comedy Store, and The Hollywood Improv. Neeraj has appeared on ABC and IFC... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

4:00pm PST

Judge John Hodgman
Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn are bringing their mix of comedy, pop culture obsession, and sheer, unadulterated FAKE LEGAL WISDOM to the stage.Do you have a case that would be good for the live show? Submit your case at https://maximumfun.org/jjho! ($99 VIP Meet & Greet, $59 Lower Reserved, $49 Middle Reserved, $39 Upper Reserved, All Ages) 

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Jesse Thorn

Jesse Thorn is an American public radio show host/creator. He is the host and producer of the radio show and podcast "Bullseye" (formerly "The Sound of Young America"), which is distributed by National Public Radio to over 140 public radio stations. He is the owner and founder of... Read More →
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John Hodgman

John Hodgman is a writer, comedian, and actor. He is the author of three books of fake facts and invented trivia, all of them New York Times Bestsellers, and his writing has also appeared in The Paris Review, This American Life, The New Yorker, and Mad Magazine. After an appearance... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

7:00pm PST

"Futurama" 25th Anniversary Spectacular
In honor of its 25th birthday, Futurama is less cancelled than usual! Join Futurama superstars John DiMaggio, David Herman, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Lauren Tom, and Billy West, plus super-producer Lee Supercinski and super-ish head writer David X. Cohen for a raucous live celebration, endorsed by Hedonismbot himself. We're at least temporarily back, baby!   ($60 Orchestra, $50 Balcony, All Ages)

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Billy West

An actor well known in animation circles, Billy West is one of an increasingly popular breed -- actors heard, but not seen. Tops in the voiceover business, some of West's most famous voices include those of Ren & Stimpy, Bugs Bunny, and Elmer Fudd in the feature film, "Space Jam... Read More →
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David Herman

"Office Space""Futurama""Bob's Burgers""King Of The Hill"
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David X. Cohen

David X. Cohen developed the critically acclaimed animated series "Futurama" (along with Matt Groening) and was Executive Producer and head writer of the series throughout its run. Prior to that he spent five years as a writer for "The Simpsons." He holds a Bachelor's Degree in physics... Read More →
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John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio is one of the hardest working voice over actors in show business. His credits include Bender on “Futurama,” “Penguins of Madagascar,” “Batman: Brave and the Bold,” “Adventure Time with Finn and Jake,” and many, many more. He hopes you enjoy the show... Read More →
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Lauren Tom

Lauren Tom is an Obie Award-winning actress, known for her roles as a dutiful daughter in the film The Joy Luck Club, as Ross’s girlfriend, Julie, on the classic NBC sitcom Friends, and Mrs. Tran on Supernatural. Lauren also lent her voice talents on the animated series Futuram... Read More →
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Lee Supercinski

Lee Supercinski is an Emmy© Award-winning American television producer. Originally hired as Post Production Supervisor for Matt Groening’s "Futurama," Lee rose up the ranks on the production to his current job as Producer, a position that he has held for the last four seasons... Read More →
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Maurice LaMarche

Maurice LaMarche is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian voice actor and former stand-up comedian. He is best known for his voice work in "Futurama" as Kif Kroker, as Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters," Verminous Skumm and Duke Nukem in "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," Big Bob... Read More →
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Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, and Yale University alum, Phil LaMarr has thrilled audiences for decades with his TV and film work on projects such as "Pulp Fiction," "Futurama," "Samurai Jack," "Static Shock," "Family Guy," "Justice League," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Supergirl," "Curb... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

7:00pm PST

Theme Park Improv
The Theme Park Improv Show's improvisers take a single suggestion from the audience, and wing an entire set of fast-paced long-form scenes and characters, based on stories from a special guest monologist.After several years of sold-out shows, they return to SF Sketchfest with another stellar lineup: Ian Brennan (co-creator of "Glee"), Rachel Dratch ("Saturday Night Live"), Simon Helberg ("The Big Bang Theory"), Michael Hitchcock ("Best in Show"), Jessica Makinson ("South Park"), Oscar Nunez ("The Office"), Cole Stratton ("Impeachment: American Crime Story"), Janet Varney ("Stan Against Evil") and Gary Anthony Williams ("The Boondocks"). This will be a show you won't soon forget! ($50 Orchestra - Front, $45 Orchestra - Side/Rear, $40 Mezzanine, All Ages)

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Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams recently appeared in the films "The Internship" with Vince Vaughn and "The Factory" along with John Cusack. You can catch him in new episodes of "Whose Line is it Anyway", "Mike and Molly" and "Baby Daddy". He has recurred on "The Soul Man", "Raising Hope", "Malcolm... Read More →
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Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton is the co-founder of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, a month-long annual event highlighting the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, TV and film comedy, which celebrates its twenty-first year in January 2024. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and... Read More →
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Ian Brennan

Ian Brennan is a four-time Emmy Nominee and is the BAFTA and two-time Golden Globe-winning co-Creator of "Glee," "Scream Queens," "The Politician," "Hollywood," "The Watcher," and "Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer Story."
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Janet Varney

Janet Varney is a writer, producer, improviser, and Emmy-nominated actress based in Los Angeles, which is in California, which is in the United States (see globe). You can see her on Hulu in the horror comedy series “Stan Against Evil,” and as Becca on “You’re the Worst... Read More →
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Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson is an LA based actor/improviser/writer/director. She has been a series regular on "South Park", "Halfway Home" and "Trigger Happy TV", all for Comedy Central. Other credits include "The Great Indoors", "Maron" and "Modern Family". She's an alumnus of iO West and UCBLA... Read More →
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Michael Hitchcock

From his critically-acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has earned a solid reputation in the entertainment industry.As an actor, Hitchcock is featured in two of 2011’s most popular films. He portrayed “Deputy... Read More →
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Oscar Nunez

Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on NBC's "The Office." He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards, an ALMA Award, a TV Land Award and an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the role. Oscar is also recognized for his roles in movies like "The Proposal... Read More →
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Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" for 7 years. Before that she was on the Mainstage of Second City Chicago for four years, where she wrote and performed with Adam McKay, Scott Adsit, and Tina Fey. She appeared in a bunch of TV shows, including "King of Queens... Read More →
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Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg was most recently seen opposite Natasha Lyonne in "Poker Face", Rian Johnson's new mystery series for Peacock. He starred opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in French auteur Leos Carax's film, "Annette", which opened the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and is currently... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

Too Far with Rachel Kaly and Robby Hoffman
Described by the New York Times as "an addictive listen" and that  truly great comedy emerges from combustible hostility, discord and a melodramatic sense of conflict;" Robby Hoffman and Rachel Kaly bring their popular podcast, TOO FAR, LIVE! on stage. Too Far Patreon ($30, All Ages)

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Rachel Kaly

Rachel Kaly (she/they) is a queer NYC-based comedian of middle-eastern descent. She is story editor on "Digman!" for CBS/Paramount and is a contributing writer for ClickHole. Rachel has studied at the Annoyance Theater, Second City, and at UCB as a diversity scholar. She has three... Read More →
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Robby Hoffman

Robby Hoffman is a small ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. She was named one of Vulture's Top Comedians to Watch in 2020, one of Comedy Central's UP NEXT comedians, and was on Conan O'Brien's Comics to Watch list. She has performed numerous times... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

Cornpops and Space Lasers -- Political Standup with Nato Green and Francesca Fiorentini
Let Hell rejoice, for 2024 is an election year! And until further notice, the match-up is Orange Criminal Mussolini versus a warm glass of prune juice by the name of Joe Biden. Time to binge drink and make laugh at the state our democracy. So take a break from the news cycle and join stand up comedians Francesca Fiorentini, Nato Green, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan and Karinda Dobbins for a much-needed night of political stand up comedy.  ($30, All Ages)

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Dhaya Lakshminarayanan

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan is the 2016 winner of the Liz Carpenter Political Humor Award (previously awarded to Samantha Bee and Wanda Sykes). Comedy Central Asia crowned her Grand Prize Winner of “The Ultimate Comedy Challenge” filmed in Singapore. KQED named her one of the twenty... Read More →
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Karinda Dobbins

Karinda Dobbins is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor. Karinda has performed all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the UK. Bitch Magazine said Karinda is one of “Six Hilarious Female Comedians You Don’t Know Yet – But Should.” She has opened for Dave Chappelle, Trevor... Read More →
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Francesca Fiorentini

Francesca Fiorentini is a stand up comic and news correspondent. She is the host of the web series "Newsbroke" on AJ and MSNBC’s “Red White and Who?” She has been featured on "Lovett or Leave It" and is a regular contributor to the progressive news network "The Young Turks... Read More →
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Nato Green

Nato Green is the country's only semifunctional hybrid of political comedian and union organizer. Nato starred along with W. Kamau Bell and Janine Brito in the streaming series "Laughter Against the Machine" on Means.tv, the first worker-owned post-capitalist streaming platfor... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Self Help Me with Jenny Yang: A Competitive Self-Care Comedy Show
Self Help Me is a competitive self-care comedy show hosted by comedian, writer and actor Jenny Yang. Every show features comedians, celebrities and wellness experts ready to test their knowledge of the latest wellness trends and reveal their own self-care obsessions. It’s like if "Lovett or Leave It" and "@midnight" made a baby that was obsessed with wellness and lymph node massages–but also cared about the cultures and origins of these splashy trends. Self-care already felt competitive. We just made our anxieties into a show. “What’s the point of self-care if you can’t win? Do you even charge your crystals, bro?” – Jenny Yang, Host Lifestyle Director. With Brittany Carney, Carl Tart, Mo Welch and more. ($50 Preferred Front Row Seating, $40 Preferred Premium Seating, $30 General Admission, 18+)

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Mo Welch

Mo Welch is an LA based comedian, actress, writer and cartoonist. Mo’s book "How To Die Alone: The Foolproof Guide To Not Helping Yourself Featuring Blair" was released in 2019 by Workman Publishing and is based on her Instagram comic strip Blair which has over 115k followers. She... Read More →
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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Brittany Carney

Brittany Carney is a comedian based in New York. Her standup is featured on Comedy Central and Don’t Tell platforms. She was a writer for "That Damn Michael Che" on Max, as well as for "Teenage Euthanasia" on Adult Swim. Brittany is listed as one of Vulture Magazine’s Comics You... Read More →
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Jenny Yang

Jenny Yang is a former labor organizer turned stand up comedian, host, writer and actor. In 2020 she was selected as one of Variety’s “10 Comics To Watch” and Vulture’s “Comedians You Should Know.” Jenny recently wrapped as a co-producer / writer for HBO Max’s “Gordita... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Mohanad Elshieky & Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan and has been featured on Comedy Central. A writer/consultant on the hit podcast "Lovett or Leave It", he was also one of the hosts of Lemonada’s webby nominated podcast "I’m Sorry", where each week they unravel the latest and greatest in twitter gaffes, petty beef and not-so-subtle shade. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s "Unprotected Sets" and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad has a special skill for making you laugh at the seemingly unlaughable. The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him "an undisputed genius of comedy," and he's been featured on podcasts such as "Pod Save the People" and "Harmontown". He also toured across the country with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop Up Magazine and worked as a digital producer for Sam Bee’s critically-acclaimed show "Full Frontal". Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing. Follow Mohanad on twitter @MohanadElshieky.

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available on Peacock. It was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, and is executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. She was a staff writer for HBO’s "Pause with Sam Jay" and has done punchup for "Broad City" as well as Abbi and Ilana’s animated Comedy Central pilot "Mall Town". She co-wrote a digital series for Illuminative, which she also stars in. Her debut comedy album "Yell Joy!" was released on Juneteenth 2021. She was the warm up comic for Hasan Minhaj’s talk show "Patriot Act" on Netflix and the permanent guest host for the Sirius XM radio show "Godfrey Complex". She has performed on "Wyatt Cenac’s Night Train" for SeeSo, "This Week at the Comedy Cellar" and "Comics to Watch" for Comedy Central, "LaffMob" for TruTV, was a panelist on Refinery 29/Facebook Watch’s "After After Party" and can be seen in Apple’s "Helpsters", HBO’s "Crashing", "Search Party", Showtime’s "Flatbush Misdemeanors" and in the upcoming Netflix series "Survival of the Thickest". She made her off-broadway debut this past summer at the 59e59 production of The Panic of ‘29. She was selected for the 2018 FOX Comedy showcase, was a finalist in NBC’s "Stand Up For Diversity Showcase" and has performed at festivals like SF Sketchfest, Bonnaroo, The New York Comedy Festival and Bumbershoot. Vulture and NY Magazine named her one of the "comedians you should and will know in 2020."

Hosted by Jesse Hett. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Jesse Hett

Jesse Hett is a stand-up comedian based in San Francisco, California. He has appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal doing comedy while wearing a virtual reality helmet. That sounds made up but it’s true. He performs regularly at the San Francisco and Sacramento Punch... Read More →
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Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available... Read More →
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Mohanad Elshieky

Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan and has been featured on Comedy Central. A writer/consultant on the hit podcast "Lovett or Leave It", he was also one of the hosts of Lemonada’s webby nominated podcast "I’m Sorry... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Stop Joking for 100 Years and Other Requests From My Kid (Stories of Parenting and Childhood)
Some of your favorite comedians share stories about their own childhood or about their experience in parenthood. With Eugene Mirman, Cristela Alonzo, Chris GethardAmber Tamblyn, and host Ophira Eisenberg. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, director, and writer. She is the author of seven critically acclaimed books across genres including the bestselling anthology, "Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition", which features essays by powerhouses... Read More →
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Chris Gethard

If you know Chris Gethard's work, it's probably because of one of the following things: he is the host of the long running podcast "Beautiful/Anonymous", the former host of the public access television show "The Chris Gethard Show", and the writer and star of the HBO one person show... Read More →
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Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, "Cristela" for ABC. Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the character of Cruz Ramirez in "Cars... Read More →
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Eugene Mirman

Comedian and actor Eugene Mirman immigrated from Moscow with his family at age 4. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Hampshire College where he designed his own Comedy major doing a one hour stand-up set as his thesis and has since gone on to a successful career on TV, stage, and... Read More →
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Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer, and host of the comedy podcast "Parenting Is A Joke" with Pretty Good Friends and iHeart. She also hosted NPR's "Ask Me Another", where she interviewed hundreds of celebrities, including Sir Patrick Harris, Rosie Perez, Yo-Yo Ma, Awkwafina... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway stars as they take suggestions, stories and volunteers from the audience to create wholly original songs and hilarious scenes on the spot. Along with Bill Irwin, who will be bringing some of his most famous material back to life for the city where his heart still resides, this is a celebration of San Francisco... Doom loopers can stay home. ($65-$95, All Ages)

"For the show's all-too-fleeting 85 minutes, it's possible to believe that rhythm and rhyme are a miracle cure for all that ails us." - Ben Brantley, NY Times 

"Comedic gold" - Wall Street Journal 

"An experience that will take you blissfully out of yourself and puts you in your happy place." - The Washington Post

"Fast, furious, funny, and wildly entertaining." - The Hollywood Reporter

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Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include "The Regard of Flight;" "Largely New York;" "Fool Moon;" "Old Hats," "The Happiness Lecture," among others. His actor’s theater credits include "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "The Goat," "Waiting... Read More →
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freestyle+

From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Black Men Can't Jump presents: Minority Rules
Minority Rules is inspired by the podcast "Black Men Can’t Jump in Hollywood", hosted by James, Jonathan, and Jerah. The show will consist of a variety of games that test the contestants’ knowledge, experience, and overall understanding of minorities in pop culture. Each host moderates their own uniquely designed game to challenge contestants and, more importantly, to establish their superiority as hosts. At the end of the show, one host wins the honor of officiating the final game where a contestant is crowned the Champion of the Cause. ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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James III

JAMES III is a writer, actor, and producer, best known for co-creating/co-starring in "Astronomy Club" produced by Kenya Barris. Recently, he worked as a writer on "Good Burger 2," appeared on "A Black Lady Sketch Show," "Abbott Elementary," and "I Think You Should Leave," and wrote... Read More →
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Jerah Milligan

Jerah Milligan is a Washington D.C.-born actor, comedian, director and producer. A multi-hyphenate creative artist, Milligan co-created and starred in Netflix’s “Astronomy Club,” which was executive produced by Kenya Barris and Dan Powell, and co-wrote, executive produced, and... Read More →
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Jonathan Braylock

Jonathan Braylock is an actor, comedian, writer, producer who paid a lot of money to attend NYU Tisch, so people can say, "oh that's nice," when he tells them. His recent writing credits include "Grown-ish," "The G Word with Adam Conover," and "Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show" in... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Bernie Mac and Cheese, Lone Wolves, Rabble Rabble and WILD!, Hosted by Matt Shore ($25, All Ages)

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Bernie Mac and Cheese

Bernie Mac and Cheese Improv Troupe was founded in 2019. The seven members are Sean Grant, Tatyana Komaguchi, Paris Nicole, Simone Finley, Monique Parks, Jeremiah White & Myra Whittington. They are made up of all walks of the improv spectrum: some trained at various levels of The... Read More →
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Lone Wolves

Lone Wolves is a sketch comedy collective of writers and performers from Portland, Oregon who have been traveling as a pack since 2013. One of the house sketch troupes for The Siren Theater, they present sketch comedy the only way a lone wolf can- live on stage and completely alone... Read More →
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Matt Shore

Matt Shore is a musical comedian based in Boston Mass. He was named “Best of Fest” at the Burbank Comedy Festival, a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, and has opened for nationally touring comedians. Armed with a keyboard, laptop, and loop station arranged on top of... Read More →
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Rabble Rabble

Rabble Rabble is the 92346th sketch comedy team in Los Angeles. Known for their high concept shows which blend each sketch into the next, you’ll never have a boring moment at a Rabble Rabble show. You can find them performing regularly at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles alongside... Read More →
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WILD!

WILD! is comprised of five powerhouse female UCB performers, respectively known from UCB "Harold Night", "Maude Night", and the various shows that they host themselves. In the five plus years since they have formed, WILD has taken the Los Angeles Indie Improv scene by storm.  WILD... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

Blabbermouth
Blabbermouth: The game show where stand up comics write original jokes, play games, talk shit, and go home with absolutely no prizes. Armed with trending news, posts, and prompts, they craft jokes, improvise on viral memes, and navigate social media absurdities. Rapid-fire rounds test their wit, creativity, and adaptability, showcasing their hilarious takes on the online universe. Get ready for the ultimate comedy clash that turns trending topics into timeless laughs! Hosted by Phil Griffiths and Red Scott with guests Brooke Heinichen, Andrew Holmgren, Janesh Rahlan and Marcus Williams. ($28, All Ages)

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Andrew Holmgren

Andrew Holmgren is an exceptionally talented San Francisco based comedian, his unique style is characterized by his reverence for irreverence, quick wit and all around smart assery. Holmgren has performed on "VICELAND", has been named "Best Comedian" by SF Weekly, and is a regular... Read More →
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Brooke Heinichen

Brooke Heinichen is a San Francisco stand-up comedian. Originally from Ohio, she talks too fast and smiles too much. She is a regular at the San Francisco Punch Line, Cobb's Comedy Club and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, among others. She was the winner of the 2019 Rooster T Feathers... Read More →
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Janesh Rahlan

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs such as the San Francisco Punch Line, Chicago Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store. He’s worked with Jeff Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jesus Trejo. His comedy touches... Read More →
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Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams is a stand-up comedian posing as a structural engineer during business hours. He was a semi-finalist in the 2016 Sacramento Comedy Festival and has performed at the San Francisco Punchline, Cobb's Comedy Club, all over New York, Denver and several other locations with... Read More →
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Phil Griffiths

As far as midlife crises go, Phil Griffiths’ wife stacks his career in stand-up comedy as better than a drug addiction but worse than him having a mistress. With his dry deadpan delivery, Phil shares his slightly off observations on life. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Ms. Pat... Read More →
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Red Scott

Growing up in San Jose, CA, Red Scott never saw things the same way as other kids; he thought he was cool. Born in the early 80s, he established himself as a trend-setter — fat, asthmatic, and socially inept years before Asperger’s was a syndrome or obesity an epidemic. On his... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

8:00pm PST

Porchlight: A Storytelling Series
For the past twenty-one years, Porchlight has been San Francisco's premier storytelling series. Each month, co-founders Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte invite six people to tell ten-minute true stories without using notes or memorization. Past storytellers include some of the area's most entertaining school bus drivers, mushroom hunters, politicians, socialites, sex workers, musicians, authors, systems analysts, and social workers. With guest storytellers Stephen Asma, Cristela Alonzo, Nyima Funk, Chris Garcia, Paul Giamatti and Bob Odenkirk, and music by Marc Capelle. ($30 advance, $35 day-of-show, partially seated, All Ages)

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Nyima Funk

Nyima Funk is the host of "Undercover Cupid," the new hidden camera dating show on NickMom. She’s also a cast member on the CW’s "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and Comedy Central’s "Key & Peele." Her television credits include NBC’s "Thank God You’re Here," MTV’s "Wild ‘N... Read More →
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Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti is an American actor who has worked steadily and prominently for over twenty years, and is best known for leading roles in the films "American Splendor", "Sideways", and "Barney's Version" (for which he won a Golden Globe). He won an Emmy for his portrayal of "John Adams... Read More →
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Stephen Asma

Stephen T. Asma is Professor of Philosophy at Columbia College Chicago, where he is a Senior Fellow of the Research Group in Mind, Science and Culture. He is the author of ten books and writes regularly for publications including The New York Times. He has been an invited lecturer... Read More →
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Arline Klatte

Arline Klatte is the co-host of the successful San Francisco-based storytelling show, "Porchlight".
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Beth Lisick

Beth Lisick is a writer and actor from the San Francisco Bay Area, currently living in Brooklyn. She is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller "Everybody Into the Pool" and the novel "Edie on the Green Screen". She is also co-founder of the Porchlight Storytelling... Read More →
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Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk is an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, producer, actor, and New York Times bestselling author. In 2015, Odenkirk reprised the character he originated on the hit drama "Breaking Bad", playing the title role in AMC's "Better Call Saul", earning critical acclaim and six... Read More →
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Chris Garcia

Chris Garcia is a comedian, television writer, actor and podcaster from Los Angeles. Chris is currently writing on HBO's Season 2 of "Minx". Chris's WNYC podcast, "Scattered", was called "one of the most touching, and funniest, narrative nonfiction podcasts of the year" by Uproxx... Read More →
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Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, "Cristela" for ABC. Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the character of Cruz Ramirez in "Cars... Read More →
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Marc Capelle

Marc Capelle is a San Francisco native musician, composer, arranger, and producer.He’s played with 100’s of acts including Virgil Shaw, the Fresh & Onlys, Jason Lytle, American Music Club, Tommy Guerrero, Kelley Stoltz, Third Eye Blind, Margaret Cho, and quartet-style gospel pioneers... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

8:30pm PST

Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford brings her hilarious, brave, strange and wonderful standup back for SF Sketchfest's 21st! From her semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series "Lady Dynamite" to her many fantastic standup specials, Maria continues to consistently garner critical and popular acclaim for her own original material, while also managing to appear in other beloved projects in animation, live action television and film. With Jacki Kashian and Olivia Flood-Wylie($59 Lower Reserved, $49 Middle Reserved, $39 Upper Reserved, All Ages)

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Jacki Kashian

Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on Conan, Corden, 2 Dope Queens on HBO, NPR, Netflix, and Comedy Central. She has 5 comedy albums. 2 podcasts. And she tours 45 weeks a year.
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Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford stars in the semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series "Lady Dynamite," created by Mitch Hurwitz ("Arrested Development") and Pam Brady ("South Park"). Maria is also the creator and star of "Maria Bamford: the special special special" and of the cult hit web series... Read More →
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Olivia Flood-Wylie

Olivia Flood-Wylie is a Los Angeles-born comedian who moved to Amsterdam to achieve her lifelong dream of not being in America anymore. After three years in Amsterdam, she is now back in Los Angeles, and trying her best to remain positive about traffic. As a standup, she was house... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

9:30pm PST

"Futurama" 25th Anniversary Spectacular
In honor of its 25th birthday, Futurama is less cancelled than usual! Join Futurama superstars John DiMaggio, David Herman, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Lauren Tom, and Billy West, plus super-producer Lee Supercinski and super-ish head writer David X. Cohen for a raucous live celebration, endorsed by Hedonismbot himself. We're at least temporarily back, baby!   ($60 Orchestra, $50 Balcony, All Ages)

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Billy West

An actor well known in animation circles, Billy West is one of an increasingly popular breed -- actors heard, but not seen. Tops in the voiceover business, some of West's most famous voices include those of Ren & Stimpy, Bugs Bunny, and Elmer Fudd in the feature film, "Space Jam... Read More →
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David Herman

"Office Space""Futurama""Bob's Burgers""King Of The Hill"
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David X. Cohen

David X. Cohen developed the critically acclaimed animated series "Futurama" (along with Matt Groening) and was Executive Producer and head writer of the series throughout its run. Prior to that he spent five years as a writer for "The Simpsons." He holds a Bachelor's Degree in physics... Read More →
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John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio is one of the hardest working voice over actors in show business. His credits include Bender on “Futurama,” “Penguins of Madagascar,” “Batman: Brave and the Bold,” “Adventure Time with Finn and Jake,” and many, many more. He hopes you enjoy the show... Read More →
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Lauren Tom

Lauren Tom is an Obie Award-winning actress, known for her roles as a dutiful daughter in the film The Joy Luck Club, as Ross’s girlfriend, Julie, on the classic NBC sitcom Friends, and Mrs. Tran on Supernatural. Lauren also lent her voice talents on the animated series Futuram... Read More →
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Lee Supercinski

Lee Supercinski is an Emmy© Award-winning American television producer. Originally hired as Post Production Supervisor for Matt Groening’s "Futurama," Lee rose up the ranks on the production to his current job as Producer, a position that he has held for the last four seasons... Read More →
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Maurice LaMarche

Maurice LaMarche is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian voice actor and former stand-up comedian. He is best known for his voice work in "Futurama" as Kif Kroker, as Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters," Verminous Skumm and Duke Nukem in "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," Big Bob... Read More →
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Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, and Yale University alum, Phil LaMarr has thrilled audiences for decades with his TV and film work on projects such as "Pulp Fiction," "Futurama," "Samurai Jack," "Static Shock," "Family Guy," "Justice League," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Supergirl," "Curb... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

9:30pm PST

Dinosaur Improv (SOLD OUT)
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

Reuniting friends and improvisers from the famed-and-former Facebook Improv show, these improv veterans are SF Sketchfest longtime staples! With Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Lisa Gilroy, Mary Holland, Phil Jackson, Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Morris, Paul Scheer and Carl Tart. ($50, All Ages)

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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Chad Carter

Chad Carter is a writer and improviser based in LA. He has written/produced for "The Daily Show," Funny or Die, and most recently the "Detour" on TBS. Chad Carter is a trained physicist.
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Jason Mantzoukas

Writer, actor, and producer Jason Mantzoukas is in high demand both on and off-screen due to his notorious improv style and impeccable comedic timing. On-screen, Jason can be seen opposite comedy giants Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler in the dysfunctional family comedy "The House", directed... Read More →
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Lisa Gilroy

Recently named one of Vulture's top Comedians You Should and Will Know, Lisa Gilroy is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner known for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (NBC), "Comedy Bang Bang!" (Earwolf), and "Fairview" (Comedy Central); She is an alumna of The Second City's National Touring... Read More →
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Mary Holland

Mary Holland performs regularly at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA. Television credits include "The Mindy Project," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Comedy Bang Bang!," "Silicon Valley," and "Blunt Talk" on Starz. Film credits include "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates... Read More →
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Owen Burke

Owen Burke started on his improvisational and sketch path under the direction of the UCB in New York City. Since studying with them, Owen has written, directed, and performed in many shows at the UCB Theatre and served as the theater's Artistic Director. Owen now resides in Los Angeles... Read More →
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Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer is a SAG Award-winning actor, writer and director who has established himself as one of today’s go-to comedic actors in film and television. He recently appeared in the Oscar-nominated A24 film "The Disaster Artist." On film, Scheer will next be seen alongside Chance... Read More →
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Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson is a performer, writer, and musician originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania. His writing credits include Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," "Survivor's Remorse" on the Starz Network, Fox's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and most recently, Co-Executive Producer on HBO's "Insecure."Phil... Read More →
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Seth Morris

Seth Morris is an actor and writer that lives in LA. He's written for Funny Or Die, "Children's Hospital," "The Eric Andre Show" and "Kroll Show." He's acted in "Kroll Show," "Parks and Recreation," "Broad City" and "Comedy Bang Bang."



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

Gethard & Sagher
Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard are both veteran improvisors who have been doing this for a long time. From Second City to UCB to Boom Chicago and more, they've performed at every notable improv venue. They also co-starred in a movie about an improv group called "Don't Think Twice",_ _written and directed by Mike Birbiglia. Their two person improvised show has run off and on in New York for nearly a decade, and is known for scenes that are often dark, emotionally challenging to the audience, but somehow still very funny. With an opening set by Cobranauts($40 Orchestra - Front, $35 Orchestra - Side/Rear, $30 Mezzanine, All Ages)

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Chris Gethard

If you know Chris Gethard's work, it's probably because of one of the following things: he is the host of the long running podcast "Beautiful/Anonymous", the former host of the public access television show "The Chris Gethard Show", and the writer and star of the HBO one person show... Read More →
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Tami Sagher

Tami Sagher is a writer and performer based in Brooklyn. She’s written for such shows as "The Great," "Orange is the New Black," "Life and Beth," "Girls," and "30 Rock." As an actress she’s appeared in "Search Party," "Single Drunk Female," and "Russian Doll" as well as Mike... Read More →
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Cobranauts

Cobranauts do fast-paced improv and strike quickly (much like a Cobra) and are totally out there (like an astronaut). The longest running house team at M.I.'s Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, CA and seven-time winners of the improv tournament there, the 'nauts are excited... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:30pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Mohanad Elshieky & Joyelle Nicole Johnson
Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan and has been featured on Comedy Central. A writer/consultant on the hit podcast "Lovett or Leave It", he was also one of the hosts of Lemonada’s webby nominated podcast "I’m Sorry", where each week they unravel the latest and greatest in twitter gaffes, petty beef and not-so-subtle shade. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s "Unprotected Sets" and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad has a special skill for making you laugh at the seemingly unlaughable. The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him "an undisputed genius of comedy," and he's been featured on podcasts such as "Pod Save the People" and "Harmontown". He also toured across the country with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop Up Magazine and worked as a digital producer for Sam Bee’s critically-acclaimed show "Full Frontal". Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing. Follow Mohanad on twitter @MohanadElshieky.

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available on Peacock. It was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, and is executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. She was a staff writer for HBO’s "Pause with Sam Jay" and has done punchup for "Broad City" as well as Abbi and Ilana’s animated Comedy Central pilot "Mall Town". She co-wrote a digital series for Illuminative, which she also stars in. Her debut comedy album "Yell Joy!" was released on Juneteenth 2021. She was the warm up comic for Hasan Minhaj’s talk show "Patriot Act" on Netflix and the permanent guest host for the Sirius XM radio show "Godfrey Complex". She has performed on "Wyatt Cenac’s Night Train" for SeeSo, "This Week at the Comedy Cellar" and "Comics to Watch" for Comedy Central, "LaffMob" for TruTV, was a panelist on Refinery 29/Facebook Watch’s "After After Party" and can be seen in Apple’s "Helpsters", HBO’s "Crashing", "Search Party", Showtime’s "Flatbush Misdemeanors" and in the upcoming Netflix series "Survival of the Thickest". She made her off-broadway debut this past summer at the 59e59 production of The Panic of ‘29. She was selected for the 2018 FOX Comedy showcase, was a finalist in NBC’s "Stand Up For Diversity Showcase" and has performed at festivals like SF Sketchfest, Bonnaroo, The New York Comedy Festival and Bumbershoot. Vulture and NY Magazine named her one of the "comedians you should and will know in 2020."

Hosted by Jesse Hett. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Jesse Hett

Jesse Hett is a stand-up comedian based in San Francisco, California. He has appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal doing comedy while wearing a virtual reality helmet. That sounds made up but it’s true. He performs regularly at the San Francisco and Sacramento Punch... Read More →
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Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available... Read More →
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Mohanad Elshieky

Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan and has been featured on Comedy Central. A writer/consultant on the hit podcast "Lovett or Leave It", he was also one of the hosts of Lemonada’s webby nominated podcast "I’m Sorry... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

Sketchfest Sets
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite emerging stand up comics, every weekend at The Lost Church! With Jeremy Alder, Billy Anderson, Rob Edwards, Jen Liv, James Mwaura, Julianna Rodrigues, Geneva Rust-Orta, and Ashley Sharma, Hosted by Darlene Bereznicki ($28, All Ages)

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Ashley Sharma

Ashley Sharma is a stand-up comedian from Austin, Texas. She is also a Registered Nurse, but that is more of a hobby. She has performed on Moontower Comedy Festival, is a regular at Cap City Comedy Club, and has opened for many touring comedians, including Beth Stelling and Michael... Read More →
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Billy Anderson

Texas-born and South Carolina-raised, Billy Anderson is a pale stand-up comedian doing his best to survive in Los Angeles. He's performed at notable events such as SF Sketchfest, 10000 Laughs, as well as the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competitions. His debut special... Read More →
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Darlene Bereznicki

Darlene Bereznicki is a San Francisco-based comedian who can also run a 10 minute mile. A man once said to her “I don’t find women funny but I did laugh at your material” and her dad told her to be “more like Jerry Seinfeld” so she’s making big waves in comedy. Darlene... Read More →
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Geneva Rust-Orta

Geneva Rust-Orta is a comic and writer originally from Oakland, CA. She was named Second Funniest Jew at the 2015 Jewish Comedian of the Year Festival in London, UK. She took a half-hour comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016 and 2017 and performed another half-hour... Read More →
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James Mwaura

James Mwaura is a comedian, writer, and (relatively) black person living in Brooklyn, New York. James began his comedy career in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is a paid regular at Punch Line San Francisco, Cobb's Comedy Club, and the San Jose Improv. In his comedy, James discusses... Read More →
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Jen Liv

Jen Liv is an LA-based comic, actor, and musician. She has performed at the Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store, and was voted Best in Fest '22 for Burbank Comedy fest. She studied improv at UCB NY and performed on a house musical improv team at UCB LA, called "Power Play". She also... Read More →
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Jeremy Alder

The “bad boy of homeschooling”, Jeremy Alder was raised deep in the heart of Texas without a TV, so he learns something new every time he leaves the house. He is a regular at clubs throughout the Southeast and has worked with several national touring acts, including Demitri Martin... Read More →
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Juliana Rodrigues

Juliana Rodrigues began performing stand-up at the age of 15 and now only 26, she's gone on to be one of the most in-demand rising comics in the country. Juliana was one of Just For Laugh's coveted 'New Faces' at the Montreal Festival (2021), co-headlined as a part of the 42 at Just... Read More →
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Rob Edwards

Rob Edwards is an up and coming stand up comic from Memphis, TN by way of Hayward, CA. He has been doing stand up 6 years. He has been seen at Tommy Ts, Punchline SF, San Jose Improv, etc. He was 6th place in the 2022 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and recently got... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

A Close Shave with Heaven: A Super Serious Night of Poetry & Comedy, with Derrick Brown & Friends
An evening of comedy and poetry from Derrick Brown, Amber Tamblyn, Kurt Braunohler, and Eugene Mirman to celebrate Derrick's debut comedy album A Close Shave with Heaven from PGF Records. Come see a show that mixes new work, tasty alt-comedy and the occasional soft-core poem. ($38 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn is an Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress, director, and writer. She is the author of seven critically acclaimed books across genres including the bestselling anthology, "Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition", which features essays by powerhouses... Read More →
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Derrick Brown

Derrick Brown has toured as a storyteller, comic and poet around the world. He has performed at Glastonbury, All Tomorrow's Parties, Berlin Intl. Lit Festival. He had a poetry book shop in Austin Texas, performed on "The Tonight Show" and is the founder and president of Write Bloody... Read More →
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Eugene Mirman

Comedian and actor Eugene Mirman immigrated from Moscow with his family at age 4. He grew up in Lexington, MA, attended Hampshire College where he designed his own Comedy major doing a one hour stand-up set as his thesis and has since gone on to a successful career on TV, stage, and... Read More →
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Kurt Braunohler

Kurt Braunohler is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster who has committed his career to inserting absurdity into stranger’s lives to make the world a better place. Kurt recently filmed a one-hour special which Seth Rogan's Point Grey produced. He also has a feature in development... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:30pm PST

Solo Spotlight: Brittany Carney: Kingdom Phylum Ass / Rachel Kaly's Hospital Hour
Brittany Carney (Adult Swim, HBO) has a sh*t sense of order. Scattered, sure. In her show on ADHD, animal taxonomy, and a third theme, Brittany combines standup and visual media—she invites you to join her in finding structure, but more importantly, to consider a wombat’s colon. Hospital Hour is a show that explores why Rachel Kaly is obsessed with going to the hospital all the time. And for the record maybe it’s because she’s extremely mentally ill. And maybe that’s because she saw 9/11 happen and she is estranged from her father whose cab she hailed once. Only an hour of this show will tell.  ($30, All Ages)

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Brittany Carney

Brittany Carney is a comedian based in New York. Her standup is featured on Comedy Central and Don’t Tell platforms. She was a writer for "That Damn Michael Che" on Max, as well as for "Teenage Euthanasia" on Adult Swim. Brittany is listed as one of Vulture Magazine’s Comics You... Read More →
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Rachel Kaly

Rachel Kaly (she/they) is a queer NYC-based comedian of middle-eastern descent. She is story editor on "Digman!" for CBS/Paramount and is a contributing writer for ClickHole. Rachel has studied at the Annoyance Theater, Second City, and at UCB as a diversity scholar. She has three... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:30pm - 11:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Adele Dazeem, Brandy Alexander, Ghost Girl and Tracksuit, Hosted by Bryan Yang ($25, All Ages)

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Adele Dazeem

"Adele Dazeem cured my depression!" "I don't like musical theater.... but I LOVE ADELE DAZEEM". "They're all funny, AND they're all hot!" -real quotes from audience membersAdele Dazeem is LA's hottest all-female musical improv team, formed out of Upright Citizen's Brigade in 2016... Read More →
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Bryan Yang

Bryan Yang is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City. Hailing from Sacramento, with roots in Laos, Bryan is currently a writer/producer for "WWE Monday Night RAW". Previously, Bryan wrote on the Robert Smigel produced sketch show "Let's Be Real" on FOX and participated... Read More →
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Ghost Girl

We're Ghost Girl, a sketch comedy team hailing from the vibrant comedy scene of NYC! We've been on the scene since the fall of 2022, and we're proud to be a house team at the renowned Magnet Theater. Our unique blend of creativity, diversity, and comedic talent sets us apart.We're... Read More →
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Brandy Alexander

Refreshingly original and delightfully vaudevillian. Chicago sketch duo Brandy Alexander has spent years performing together, delighting and entertaining audiences everywhere. Join them as they bring their best material to the stage for one unforgettable show.
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Tracksuit

Tracksuit is an LA-based sketch comedy group on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater's house team roster. Their all-star cast of writers and actors have had work appear on "Good Trouble", "Ghostbuster: Afterlife", "Above Average", "Smosh", "Frasier", Netflix, and more. Known for multimedia... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

Raining Comedy: A Pacific Northwest Showcase
Rainy San Francisco brings in a bunch of amazing comics from the even rainier Pacific Northwest for one night only! With Bryan vs. Music, Jordan Cerminara, Kayla Evans, Molina Molina, Joe John Sanchez III, Neeraj Srinivasan and Derek Sheen, hosted by Brendan Creecy. ($28, All Ages)

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Brendan Creecy

Brendan Creecy is a queer geek dude originally from San Diego, Ca. He moved to Portland when he lost his shit during Covid. He is much better now. When he isn't working the door at Helium Comedy Club he co-hosts an open mic every Tuesday and a showcase every last Tuesday at Suki's... Read More →
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Bryan vs. Music

Bryan Fernando has been doing improv in and around the Pacific Northwest for 15 years. He is available to make you a needlessly specific Spotify playlist if you so desire.
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Derek Sheen

Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of rage and insecurity. His ability to mine humor from the dark, humid corners of the human condition has made him a cult favorite of comedy nerds around the globe. Sheen has amassed a pretty loyal fan base touring with comedy legends Brian Posehn, Patton... Read More →
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Jaren George

Born and raised in New York City, Jaren George is a comedian based in Portland, OR. He just wants you (the audience) to be engaged and feed off his intensely high charismatic ways. Jaren's style for jokes can only be described as "energetic storytelling" with a second main entree... Read More →
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Joe John Sanchez III

Joe John Sanchez III is a queer, non-binary comedian and artist based in Portland, OR. Their style can best be described as manic, neurotic, and unfortunately adorable. Across the country, they have appeared at the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest, a weekend residency at East Austin Comedy... Read More →
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Jordan Cerminara

Co-producer of The Art Critique Comedy Show {comedians analyze & auction thrift store art}, Jordan Cerminara currently manufactures humor right outside of Portland, Oregon—exports include IRL stand-up, VR comedy experiences in partner with FlipsideXR, goofy ass analog collages... Read More →
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Kayla Evans

Meet Kayla Evans, a comedic force to be reckoned with. She’s been kicking butt and taking names since 2016 with a razor-sharp wit and an uncanny ability to find humor in life's quirkiest moments. Kayla’s a Chicagoan who started her comedy career in Nashville, TN and is now residing... Read More →
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Molina Molina

Molina Molina is a queer Latina comedian based in Seattle and performs all across the US. Her comedy can be described as laid back and delightfully egotistical, and her appearance can be described as strikingly beautiful. Molina's unearned sense of confidence and her odd perspective... Read More →
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Neeraj Srinivasan

Neeraj Srinivasan is a first-generation Indian-American comedian from Boise, ID now based in Portland, OR. He has performed at venues all over the West Coast such as Helium Comedy Club, Revolution Hall, The Comedy Store, and The Hollywood Improv. Neeraj has appeared on ABC and IFC... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Brava Cabaret 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway stars as they take suggestions, stories and volunteers from the audience to create wholly original songs and hilarious scenes on the spot. Along with Bill Irwin, who will be bringing some of his most famous material back to life for the city where his heart still resides, this is a celebration of San Francisco... Doom loopers can stay home. ($65-$95, All Ages)

"For the show's all-too-fleeting 85 minutes, it's possible to believe that rhythm and rhyme are a miracle cure for all that ails us." - Ben Brantley, NY Times 

"Comedic gold" - Wall Street Journal 

"An experience that will take you blissfully out of yourself and puts you in your happy place." - The Washington Post

"Fast, furious, funny, and wildly entertaining." - The Hollywood Reporter

Artists
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Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include "The Regard of Flight;" "Largely New York;" "Fool Moon;" "Old Hats," "The Happiness Lecture," among others. His actor’s theater credits include "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "The Goat," "Waiting... Read More →
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freestyle+

From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

Derek and Simon (and Bob): An SF Sketchfest Tribute Celebration
SF Sketchfest is thrilled to pay Tribute to the cast and creators of "Derek & Simon" with a night of clips, scenes, and stories. "Derek & Simon: The Show" is an 11-episode web-based series of comedic shorts from a mash-up of the unique comedy brains in Derek Waters, Simon Helberg and Bob Odenkirk. Streamable on SuperDeluxe.com, back in 2007, cast members included Eric Edelstein and Jake Johnson.

Derek Waters and Simon Helberg were friends doing comedy in Los Angeles, performing in the sketch group "Haja Fresh" at Second City, when it was noticed by Naomi Odenkirk that they were each 26, dark-haired, blue-eyed opposites of each other -- with Simon's manic/neurotic energy, and Derek's low-key, is he actually stoned? energy. And on that basis it was suggested they pair-up for a two-hander. Bob Odenkirk came on to direct; Bernie Brillstein Executive Produced.

The web series was preceded by a 2005 pilot originally made for HBO; a pilot that was ahead of its time and quite innovative, in that the half hour consisted of two 12-minute stories (with titles and end credits for each), and no home-base locations for the friends -- it never showed where these guys lived or worked -- the stories followed them out-n-about the city. The HBO pilot featured guest stars Casey Wilson and Emily Rutherford in one story about a spontaneous all-nighter, "A Bee and a Cigarette"; and the other story, "The Pity Card," about a questionable choice of bringing a first-date to the Holocaust Museum, co-starred Ashley Johnson, Bill Hader and Zach Galifianakis, the latter of which was an official selection at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $30 General Admission, 18+)

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Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk is an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, producer, actor, and New York Times bestselling author. In 2015, Odenkirk reprised the character he originated on the hit drama "Breaking Bad", playing the title role in AMC's "Better Call Saul", earning critical acclaim and six... Read More →
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Derek Waters

As a multi-hyphenate talent, Derek Waters has carved out his comedy niche through his creation and involvement in award-winning shows across primetime TV and feature films, with his most notable series "Drunk History" serving as a beacon to his hilarious creativity and acting prowess... Read More →
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Eric Edelstein

Eric Edelstein has appeared in a good amount of things and is one of those "hey it's that guy" people that you see on the street and wonder if he went to highschool with you or worked at the bar down the street. Both of those things are possible but perhaps you could have seen him... Read More →
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Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson is 5’10” and about 200 lbs. But a lot of people think he’s about 185 lbs and that means a lot to me. He was also on TV, a few movies, and a handful of commercials (some National network, not to brag), and now on a podcast called "We’re Here To Help". He also once... Read More →
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Naomi Odenkirk

Naomi Odenkirk is a producer in film and television, and talent manager at Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, a talent management firm she co-owns+operates alongside her longtime business partner, Marc Provissiero.A Producer on Columbia Pictures' summer comedy "No Hard Feelings... Read More →
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Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg was most recently seen opposite Natasha Lyonne in "Poker Face", Rian Johnson's new mystery series for Peacock. He starred opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in French auteur Leos Carax's film, "Annette", which opened the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and is currently... Read More →



Saturday January 27, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Sunday, January 28
 

1:00pm PST

Avatar: Braving The Elements
Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”), and special guests for this LIVE edition of their hit podcast, including audience participation, trivia and prizes!Braving the Elements is the official companion podcast from Nickelodeon and iHeart. It features discussions on every episode of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as Janet and Dante break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia you can’t get anywhere else. Special guests including cast members, behind-the-scenes creators and crew, and celebrity super fans join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Dante Basco

Dante Basco is a filmmaker who's been in the industry for over 30 years, from being discovered by Steven Spielberg in "Hook" as Rufio, to voicing Prince Zuko, in "Avatar the Last Airbender" and most recently becoming a director in his directorial debut "The Fabulous Filipino Brothers... Read More →
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FC Yee

F.C. Yee is the author of the New York Times Bestselling "Chronicles Of The Avatar" book series and the "So Bay Area it hurts" YA Fantasy novel "The Epic Crush Of Genie Lo". He also did standup a non-zero number of times, so hey. He lives in Seattle and works in video games.
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Jack De Sena

Jack DeSena is perhaps best known for his work on “All That,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and “The Dragon Prince,” among other starring and guest roles in numerous beloved shows. You can also find him creating and starring in sketches with his long-time friend Chris... Read More →
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Janet Varney

Janet Varney is a writer, producer, improviser, and Emmy-nominated actress based in Los Angeles, which is in California, which is in the United States (see globe). You can see her on Hulu in the horror comedy series “Stan Against Evil,” and as Becca on “You’re the Worst... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

3:00pm PST

Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo
Never Not Funny is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by comedian and TV personality Jimmy Pardo. The show features free-form conversations between Pardo, his producer Matt Belknap and his sometimes famous, always funny friends. Broadcasting since 2006, the show has been featured on Entertainment Weekly's Must List, in Esquire, GQ and Billboard Magazine, and was named a top comedy podcast by iTunes, Mashable, and The AV Club.
Notable past guests include: Conan O'Brien, Sarah Silverman, Rob Reiner, Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, Patton Oswalt, Billy Eichner, Tig Notaro , Zach Galifianakis, Bob Odenkirk, John Mulaney, Lauren Ash, Jon Cryer, Paul Reiser, Richard Lewis, Tom Bergeron, as well as musicians like Ace Frehley (KISS), Tommy Shaw (Styx), Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) James Pankow (Chicago), Lisa Lob, Richard Marx, and Weird Al Yankovic.
Never Not Funny has raised over a 1.5 million dollars for Smile Train with its annual "Pardcast-A-Thon" charity event. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Jimmy Pardo

Jimmy Pardo hosts the award-winning podcast "Never Not Funny", the celebrity interview series "The Pardo Patrol" for TeamCoco.com, and the Nerdist YouTube Channel series "Write Now!". He is the star of his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special and is the opening act for Conan... Read More →
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Matt Belknap

Matt Belknap is a Grammy Award-winning record producer who makes his living as a podcast co-host. He founded the seminal comedy message board aspecialthing.com in 2001 and co-founded its spin-off comedy label AST Records in 2006, the same year he and Jimmy Pardo started the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. He also co-founded the podcast hosting platform ART19 in 2011. More recently he has promised to stop co-founding things. Matt... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

3:00pm PST

Outtake-o-Rama: Infamous Celebrity Outtakes
Featuring the stars of FUTURAMA... Billy West! John DiMaggio! And Maurice LaMarche! Plus Executive Producer David X. Cohen! Hot off of sold-out shows in Los Angeles… don’t miss this chance to experience the most horrifically entertaining treasures ever mistakenly put down on tape by William Shatner, Richard Nixon, and many more. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Billy West

An actor well known in animation circles, Billy West is one of an increasingly popular breed -- actors heard, but not seen. Tops in the voiceover business, some of West's most famous voices include those of Ren & Stimpy, Bugs Bunny, and Elmer Fudd in the feature film, "Space Jam... Read More →
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David X. Cohen

David X. Cohen developed the critically acclaimed animated series "Futurama" (along with Matt Groening) and was Executive Producer and head writer of the series throughout its run. Prior to that he spent five years as a writer for "The Simpsons." He holds a Bachelor's Degree in physics... Read More →
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John DiMaggio

John DiMaggio is one of the hardest working voice over actors in show business. His credits include Bender on “Futurama,” “Penguins of Madagascar,” “Batman: Brave and the Bold,” “Adventure Time with Finn and Jake,” and many, many more. He hopes you enjoy the show... Read More →
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Maurice LaMarche

Maurice LaMarche is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian voice actor and former stand-up comedian. He is best known for his voice work in "Futurama" as Kif Kroker, as Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters," Verminous Skumm and Duke Nukem in "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," Big Bob... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Music Night
Music and comedy collide in the fest's yearly tradition, Music Night! Featuring TikTok sensation Kyle Gordon, Nick Stargu's alter ego DJ Real, Cory Sklar aka Chaki The Funk Wizard, Accordion stand-up Jen Liv, Boston's Matt Shore and Brooklyn's Naomi Rubin, hosted by local fest favorite Eric Rubin! ($28, All Ages)

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Chaki The Funk Wizard

I'm Chaki! A one-person weirdo electro-funk comedy act from L.A. I'm fresh off tours with Fishbone and El Vez: The Mexican Elvis!- I've shared the stage with acts like Shannon and The Clams, John Waters, Flipper, The Space Lady, Bob Log III, Captured By Robots and Weird Paul. CBS... Read More →
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DJ REAL

Nick Stargu is a musician, comedian, writer and filmmaker who is best known for his multimedia / musical comedy act, DJ REAL, which has been featured at Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest, Big Sky Comedy Festival, Outside Lands, San Francisco Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival... Read More →
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Eric Rubin

Eric Rubin´s oddball, live-looped, character driven musical comedy has appeared at SF Sketchfest '17, '18, '19, '20, '23, Sac Comedy Festival, SF Fringe Festival, San Francisco Improv Festival, "Speechless Live", "Mortified", "Tourettes without Regrets", Dragon Productions Theater... Read More →
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Jen Liv

Jen Liv is an LA-based comic, actor, and musician. She has performed at the Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store, and was voted Best in Fest '22 for Burbank Comedy fest. She studied improv at UCB NY and performed on a house musical improv team at UCB LA, called "Power Play". She also... Read More →
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Kyle Gordon

Kyle Gordon is a New York based comedian, actor, writer, and improviser, and he has fun every day. He has recently emerged as one of the most popular comedians on TikTok, with over 2.2 million followers and over 70 million likes. His work has been featured in Insider, Buzzfeed, Fast... Read More →
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Matt Shore

Matt Shore is a musical comedian based in Boston Mass. He was named “Best of Fest” at the Burbank Comedy Festival, a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, and has opened for nationally touring comedians. Armed with a keyboard, laptop, and loop station arranged on top of... Read More →
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Naomi Rubin

Naomi Rubin is an improviser, musical comedian, and writer living in Brooklyn, NY. She lugs her keyboard all around the city, playing her original and parody songs to whoever will listen. She is an improviser on the UCB house team "The Board," and also forces her roommates to do improv... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

freestyle+ with special guest Bill Irwin
From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway stars as they take suggestions, stories and volunteers from the audience to create wholly original songs and hilarious scenes on the spot. Along with Bill Irwin, who will be bringing some of his most famous material back to life for the city where his heart still resides, this is a celebration of San Francisco... Doom loopers can stay home. ($65-$95, All Ages)

"For the show's all-too-fleeting 85 minutes, it's possible to believe that rhythm and rhyme are a miracle cure for all that ails us." - Ben Brantley, NY Times 

"Comedic gold" - Wall Street Journal 

"An experience that will take you blissfully out of yourself and puts you in your happy place." - The Washington Post

"Fast, furious, funny, and wildly entertaining." - The Hollywood Reporter

Artists
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Bill Irwin

Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include "The Regard of Flight;" "Largely New York;" "Fool Moon;" "Old Hats," "The Happiness Lecture," among others. His actor’s theater credits include "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf," "The Goat," "Waiting... Read More →
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freestyle+

From the Tony Award winning creators behind Freestyle Love Supreme and the Bay Area phenomenon Speechless comes another fully improvised freestyle show featuring the inimitable Tony Award winning brilliance of Bill Irwin. Join the cast of freestyle+ with local heroes and Broadway... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Teeny Tiny with Joey Greer
Teeny Tiny is Joey Greer's one-person show about how all the little, insignificant things in our lives end up making up the big picture of who we are. It's an interactive improv/sketch/stand-up show that brings us all together. ($25, All Ages)

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Joey Greer

Joey Greer, a Miami born improv and stand-up comic, is based in Los Angeles. He regularly performs throughout the city and has been featured on: "Abbot Elementary", "DreamCorpLLC" on AdultSwim, "ComedyBangBang", "MEGA the Podcast", "With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus" and more. You... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

5:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Ghost Girl, Rabble Rabble, Tracksuit and Uninvited Guests, Hosted by Juliana Rodrigues ($25, All Ages)

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Ghost Girl

We're Ghost Girl, a sketch comedy team hailing from the vibrant comedy scene of NYC! We've been on the scene since the fall of 2022, and we're proud to be a house team at the renowned Magnet Theater. Our unique blend of creativity, diversity, and comedic talent sets us apart.We're... Read More →
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Juliana Rodrigues

Juliana Rodrigues began performing stand-up at the age of 15 and now only 26, she's gone on to be one of the most in-demand rising comics in the country. Juliana was one of Just For Laugh's coveted 'New Faces' at the Montreal Festival (2021), co-headlined as a part of the 42 at Just... Read More →
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Rabble Rabble

Rabble Rabble is the 92346th sketch comedy team in Los Angeles. Known for their high concept shows which blend each sketch into the next, you’ll never have a boring moment at a Rabble Rabble show. You can find them performing regularly at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles alongside... Read More →
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Tracksuit

Tracksuit is an LA-based sketch comedy group on the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater's house team roster. Their all-star cast of writers and actors have had work appear on "Good Trouble", "Ghostbuster: Afterlife", "Above Average", "Smosh", "Frasier", Netflix, and more. Known for multimedia... Read More →
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Uninvited Guests

UNINVITED GUESTS are a Los Angeles based sketch comedy team who perform regularly at The Lyric Hyperion Theatre. Written and Performed by Margot Major, Lars Midthun, Justin Page, Sanjit Patel, Carmen Scott, and Lee Supercinski. Directed by TV's occasional Jaime Moyer.



Sunday January 28, 2024 5:15pm - 6:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST

The Bitchuation Room
Join comedian and host Francesca Fiorentini for a live edition of the progressive podcast The Bitchuation Room. It's like The Situation Room in the White House without the war. Each week, Francesca gathers experts, activists, comedians and professional shit-talkers to understand America’s current political hellscape while taking stock of movements for change. Add a pinch of pop culture, and The Bitchuation Room leaves listeners with ideas for action and plenty of laughs.

Featuring:
Francesca Fiorentini
Host, comedian, pundit
Nato Green comedian, labor organizer
and guests Emma Vigeland and Miles Gray, ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Emma Vigeland

Emma Vigeland is the co-host of "The Majority Report with Sam Seder," a five-time award-winning daily progressive political talk show.
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Miles Gray

Miles Gray is a Los Angeles native with an encyclopedic knowledge of 90's media. He has been producing, writing, and directing award-winning digital content for companies like YouTube, Playboy, and Conde Nast before joining the HowStuffWorks podcast network as co-host of "The Daily... Read More →
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Francesca Fiorentini

Francesca Fiorentini is a stand up comic and news correspondent. She is the host of the web series "Newsbroke" on AJ and MSNBC’s “Red White and Who?” She has been featured on "Lovett or Leave It" and is a regular contributor to the progressive news network "The Young Turks... Read More →
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Nato Green

Nato Green is the country's only semifunctional hybrid of political comedian and union organizer. Nato starred along with W. Kamau Bell and Janine Brito in the streaming series "Laughter Against the Machine" on Means.tv, the first worker-owned post-capitalist streaming platfor... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

The Greatest Generation: The Share Your Embarrassment Tour
The Greatest Generation, the "Star Trek" podcast loved the world over, is on an international tour to talk about what many people believe is the greatest film of all time: "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier", also known as "The One Where They Kill God". It’s a 90 minute comedy tour de-force in which hosts Ben and Adam roast, celebrate, and review William Shatner’s directorial magnum opus. ($75 VIP Meet & Greet, $45 Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages) 

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Adam Pranica

Adam Pranica used to be taken seriously as a filmmaker and videographer before a witch recorded him talking about Star Trek with Benjamin Ahr Harrison, sealing his fate as a niche genre podcast blowhard. He’s known as the host of "The Greatest Generation" and "The Greatest Discovery... Read More →
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Benjamin Ahr Harrison

Benjamin Ahr Harrison is the cohost of three podcasts: "The Greatest Generation" and "The Greatest Discovery," and "KPODD 101.3." When he isn’t casting pod he enjoys thinking back on his semi-abandoned filmmaking career. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his patient wife... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Solo Spotlight: Chris Smith: Acting in a Time Such as This / Dandy: Man of the Year
Chris Smith: Acting in a Time Such as This
In his new one-man show, actor Chris Smith asks the tough questions like, “With so many terrible things going on, should I keep being an actor? If not, what should I be? A doctor? Do you realize how long that would take?” He discusses the principles of talking and moving around in front of a camera, and has an incredible realization: not only should he keep acting, but it’s probably the most important thing anyone could do right now. 
Directed by Emily Pendergast

Chris Smith is an actor and writer. His credits include "Paranormal Activity 3," "Out of Office," "The Office," "The Moody’s" and "Friends from College" among others. You can see him in this coming season of "Miracle Workers" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He writes for film and TV and his latest film "Sacramento," is currently in production and stars Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskin. 

Director Emily Pendergast is an actor, improvisor and director who is a company member at The Groundlings. Her TV and film acting credits include "VEEP," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Out of Office," "The Connors" and more. 

Dandy: Man of the Year
You are cordially invited to a meeting of the Lavender Society! Join TikTok star Dandy in an immersive special meeting of the secret society Pageantry, revelry, and frivolity are on the agenda in celebration of Dandy winning MAN OF THE YEAR! Dress your best for prizes, and surprises.
 
Ryan Fisher (Dandy) Creator of award-winning LGBT Sketch comedy series "Enemies of Dorothy" (Here TV), Ryan hosts as Dandy, the Tiktok star and cabaret icon in Vancouver and Hollywood. He has 20 years of experience on the stage, and his film/tv credits include "The Mentalist" (CBS), "American Horror Story" (FX), "Demonhuntr" (Here TV), and "Midnight Club" (Netflix). 

Kristen Cook (Daniel): Since earning a vocal degree from Berklee College of Music, Kristen has had over 15 years of experience working in improv, voice over, musical theatre, as a recording artist, and has most recently added producer to her list of titles. Kristen produced the short film, Distance, which premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA, and is currently producing and starring in "Bradley In Love", an original animated short. ($30, All Ages)

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Chris Smith

Chris Smith is an actor and writer. His credits include "Paranormal Activity 3", "Out of Office", "The Office", "The Moody's" and "Friends from College" among others. You can see him in this coming season of "Miracle Workers" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm". He writes for film and TV... Read More →
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Dandy: Man of the Year

You are cordially invited to a meeting of the Lavender Society! Join TikTok star Dandy in an immersive special meeting of the secret society Pageantry, revelry, and frivolity are on the agenda in celebration of Dandy winning MAN OF THE YEAR! Dress your best for prizes, and surprises.Ryan... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Black Cat Sketch Comedy, Brandy Alexander, La Spazzatura and WILD!, Hosted by James Mwaura ($25, All Ages)

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Black Cat Sketch Comedy

Black Cat Sketch Comedy is a 100% organic locally-grown SF Bay Area sketch comedy group operating out of American Improv Theatre in the disputed comedic capital of the world, San Jose, CA. As such, our Tinseltown writing and acting credentials are nil. In fact, our experience of LA... Read More →
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James Mwaura

James Mwaura is a comedian, writer, and (relatively) black person living in Brooklyn, New York. James began his comedy career in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is a paid regular at Punch Line San Francisco, Cobb's Comedy Club, and the San Jose Improv. In his comedy, James discusses... Read More →
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La Spazzatura

La Spazzatura [Italian: (n) trash] is low brow opera, high brow improv. Based on a single audience suggestion, they perform comedic arias, duets, and perfectly executed recitativo* accompanied by piano. They have performed at SF Sketchfest, the West Coast Musical Improv Festival... Read More →
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Brandy Alexander

Refreshingly original and delightfully vaudevillian. Chicago sketch duo Brandy Alexander has spent years performing together, delighting and entertaining audiences everywhere. Join them as they bring their best material to the stage for one unforgettable show.
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WILD!

WILD! is comprised of five powerhouse female UCB performers, respectively known from UCB "Harold Night", "Maude Night", and the various shows that they host themselves. In the five plus years since they have formed, WILD has taken the Los Angeles Indie Improv scene by storm.  WILD... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 7:45pm - 9:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

8:00pm PST

An Evening with Whitmer Thomas
Whitmer Thomas is a comedian, actor, and filmmaker from Gulf Shores, Alabama. His special "Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One" was released on HBO in February 2020, produced by Bo Burnham, Chris Storer, and A24 — the special was directed by Whit and his writing partner Clay Tatum. Whit and Clay developed their filmmaking skills making shorts for their long-running monthly residency at the Satellite in Silverlake, which has now been taken over by "Whitmer Thomas & Pals" at Largo, featuring some of the biggest names in comedy performing today. Whit and Clay co-produced, voiced, and wrote the ADHD animated series "Stone Quackers" on FXX (now available on Hulu) featuring John C. Reilly. Following the premiere of his special on HBO, SubPop Records released its original music, "Songs From The Golden One", on their imprint label Hardly Art in stores April 2020. The show has been performed to sold out venues in NYC, LA, Philly, Chicago, Seattle, and Portland. Whitmer’s sophomore album "The Older I Get The Funnier I Was" was just released by Hardly Art Records on October 21st. Clay and Whit’s new film titled "The Civil Dead" was distributed by Utopia, purchased by Showtime, and available to rent after premiering at the 2022 Slamdance Film Festival. Whit can also be seen as a recurring guest in the Roku comedy series "Slip". ($35, All Ages)

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Whitmer Thomas

Whitmer Thomas is a comedian, actor, and filmmaker from Gulf Shores, Alabama. His special "Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One" was released on HBO in February 2020, produced by Bo Burnham, Chris Storer, and A24 — the special was directed by Whit and his writing partner Clay Tatum. Whit... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Chapel 777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

8:00pm PST

Epic Rap Battles of History
Epic Rap Battles of History (ERB) is a much-loved YouTube web series created by Peter Shukoff (a.k.a. Nice Peter) and Lloyd Ahlquist (a.k.a. EpicLLOYD) which pits notable historical and pop culture figures against one another in a rap battle format. The series has amassed over 14 billion views on YouTube and has featured appearances from huge stars including the likes of "Weird Al" Yankovic, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Key & Peele, Lilly Singh, Rhett and Link. They have also performed live across the USA and Europe and are excited to bring their high energy show to the stage at SF Sketchfest. ($45 advance, $50 day-of-show, All Ages)

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EpicLLOYD

Lloyd Ahlquist, aka EpicLLOYD, is a rapper and comedian and the co-creator and star of the acclaimed Emmy Award nominated YouTube series, "Epic Rap Battles of History." ERB is one of the most successful digital series of all time and has earned over 4 billions views online and boasts... Read More →
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Kyle Gordon

Kyle Gordon is a New York based comedian, actor, writer, and improviser, and he has fun every day. He has recently emerged as one of the most popular comedians on TikTok, with over 2.2 million followers and over 70 million likes. His work has been featured in Insider, Buzzfeed, Fast... Read More →
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Nice Peter

Peter Shukoff, also known as Nice Peter, is a self described "Comic/Guitar Hero" best known for the musical comedy on his YouTube channel, NicePeter. As of January 2012 he is the 34th most subscribed of all time and the 7th most subscribed musician with over 1.4 million subscribers... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

8:00pm PST

Sketchfest Sets
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite emerging stand up comics, every weekend at The Lost Church! With Starlar Burns, Jaren George, Marcus Howard, Brett Harper Jennings, Joe John Sanchez III, TammyTeaLove, Bryan Yang and Jeen Yee, Hosted by Colin Braun ($28, All Ages)

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Brett Harper Jennings

Brett Harper Jennings is a San Francisco based stand-up comedian. Brett enjoys using her awkward and uncomfortable energy to put others at ease. She performs at clubs all around the Bay Area including Alameda Comedy Club, San Jose Improv, Cobbs, Punchline and Cheaper Than Therapy... Read More →
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Bryan Yang

Bryan Yang is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City. Hailing from Sacramento, with roots in Laos, Bryan is currently a writer/producer for "WWE Monday Night RAW". Previously, Bryan wrote on the Robert Smigel produced sketch show "Let's Be Real" on FOX and participated... Read More →
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Colin Braun

Colin Braun is an engineer and comedian who has taken the stage at comedy clubs and festivals everywhere from Los Angeles to Paris. He rides a motorcycle and is afraid of birds. Colin is the author of “The ABCs of IEDs - a Literacy Explosion” and other children’s books for adults... Read More →
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Jaren George

Born and raised in New York City, Jaren George is a comedian based in Portland, OR. He just wants you (the audience) to be engaged and feed off his intensely high charismatic ways. Jaren's style for jokes can only be described as "energetic storytelling" with a second main entree... Read More →
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Jeen Yee

Jeen Yee is a stand-up comedian who has performed in five different countries and in several festivals across the US, from SF Sketchfest to the Oakland Comedy Festival and the Art of Female Comedy Festival. Jeen delivers laughs in both Spanish and English, and her comedy adventures... Read More →
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Joe John Sanchez III

Joe John Sanchez III is a queer, non-binary comedian and artist based in Portland, OR. Their style can best be described as manic, neurotic, and unfortunately adorable. Across the country, they have appeared at the LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest, a weekend residency at East Austin Comedy... Read More →
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Marcus Howard

Born and raised in Oakland, Marcus Howard is a comedian who's been making audiences laugh for years. With a sharp wit and a unique perspective on life, Marcus has become a regular on the Bay Area comedy scene. He's performs regulary at the SF Punchline, Cobbs Comedy Club, and Rooster... Read More →
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Starlar Burns

Starlar Burns is a tender-hearted Oakland-based comic with a strikingly smooth voice and material that wildly lurches between childish innocence and the darkness that lies in the hearts of men. Outside of comedy, he enjoys birds and other living things.
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TammyTeaLove

TammyTeaLove has been Awarded the "NW Black Comedy Fest Funniest Comedian" award, has performed at clubs such as Cobb's Comedy Club, Punchline, Comedy Château, SF Sketchfest, Black Women In Comedy Festival, and many others. Also, Tammy is a THREE time "Comedy Oakland" Champion, a... Read More →



Sunday January 28, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Tuesday, January 30
 

7:30pm PST

Exploration: LIVE! with Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman
The world is a confusing place, full of mysteries to be probed and questions to be answered. No worries though: hosts Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman (two of Vulture Magazine's Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023) are on it.

Together, Charlie and Natalie address some of our most (and least) pressing questions. Questions like: Is the only way out really through? Does "you’re welcome to join" mean you’re actually invited? And why is there always another itch? Come join Natalie and Charlie and explore. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)


Tuesday January 30, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

Battle of the Wizards: Magicians vs. Mentalists
Three Magicians. Three Mind Readers. Six great minds. Twelve talented hands. Sixty one dexterous miners (We'll explain). Your suggestions, and no one leaves until there is one winner...Produced by SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician, Robert Strong. ($40 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Robert Strong

Robert Strong was three times voted San Francisco's 'Best Magician' and twice voted San Francisco's 'Best Comedian' by the Bay Guardian. He has performed in 45 countries, in all 50 states, and twice at the White House. His biggest honor is being SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician... Read More →



Tuesday January 30, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

The Red Room Orchestra play the "Harold and Maude" Soundtrack
The Red Room Orchestra returns to play the classic soundtrack from Hal Ashby's beloved 1971 comedy "Harold and Maude." An evening of Cat Stevens tunes plus instrumental music from the film, with guests including Margaret Cho, Petra Haden, and Janet Varney.

Formed by San Francisco producer and multi-instrumentalist Marc Capelle in 2017, the Red Room Orchestra is a collective of popular, jazz, classical, and electronic composers and performers who’ve played and recorded alongside the Bad Seeds, the Plastic Ono Band, Cibo Matto, Oingo Boingo, Sonic Youth, CAKE, American Music Club, Lou Harrison, the Steve Reich Ensemble, the Nels Cline Singers, Rodriguez, Iggy Pop, Tune-Yards, Bill Frisell, and more. They’ve offered live renderings of the music of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, reinterpretations of the soundtracks of Wes Anderson’s Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, the Coen Brothers’ The Big Lebowski, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights, and Alex Cox’s Repo Man. At Netflix is a Joke: The Festival, they were the house band for Seth Rogen’s Live Reads of Seinfeld, When Harry Met Sally, and Clueless at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. For SFFILM they composed and performed original scores for the short films from Stephen Parr’s Oddball Films archive. They have performed at The Chapel and the Great American Music Hall for SF Sketchfest, at Outside Lands, Clusterfest, and at Symphony Space in NYC. The Red Room Orchestra projects are co-curated and produced by SF Sketchfest’s David Owen. With Tom Ayres, Andy Cabic, Toby Dammnit aka Larry Mullins, Dina Maccabee, Adam Pfahler, Maisy Straus and Pete Straus($48 Reserved Seating, $28 General Admission, All Ages)

Poster image by Campbell Zane Alexander

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Janet Varney

Janet Varney is a writer, producer, improviser, and Emmy-nominated actress based in Los Angeles, which is in California, which is in the United States (see globe). You can see her on Hulu in the horror comedy series “Stan Against Evil,” and as Becca on “You’re the Worst... Read More →
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Marc Capelle

Marc Capelle is a San Francisco native musician, composer, arranger, and producer.He’s played with 100’s of acts including Virgil Shaw, the Fresh & Onlys, Jason Lytle, American Music Club, Tommy Guerrero, Kelley Stoltz, Third Eye Blind, Margaret Cho, and quartet-style gospel pioneers... Read More →
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Margaret Cho

Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho’s strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow. Her recent television appearances – guest star on... Read More →
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Petra Haden

Petra Haden is a musical innovator, who in the last four decades has earned industry recognition for her experimental harmonies, inventive melodies and eclectic collaborations. Her voice and violin can be heard in many musical realms––jazz, rock, pop, alternative, classical, punk... Read More →
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The Red Room Orchestra

Formed by San Francisco producer and multi-instrumentalist Marc Capelle in 2017, The Red Room Orchestra is a collective of popular, jazz, classical, and electronic composers and performers who’ve played and recorded alongside the Bad Seeds, the Plastic Ono Band, Cibo Matto, Oingo... Read More →



Tuesday January 30, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
 
Wednesday, January 31
 

7:30pm PST

Killing My Lobster
Killing My Lobster has been San Francisco's premier sketch comedy group since 1997. Today, KML produces original shows year round, as well as teaching a full roster of sketch comedy writing and acting classes. KML creates fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy that makes people laugh both in SF and the greater Bay Area. ($30 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

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Cam Wyllie

Cam Wyllie is Canada’s beloved Sketch Comedy Maniac, with 3 Canadian Comedy Award Nominations, Festival Appearances all over North America, and a bunch of Comedy Awards with made up sounding names. He’s coming in hot with a carefully curated selection of brave, tragic, and gleefully... Read More →



Wednesday January 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

Brett Gelman: INAPPROPRIATION
Brett Gelman is widely known for his fan-favorite role as Murray Bauman, an eclectic conspiracy theorist, on Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things", which broke viewership records following its release. Gelman was upped to season regular for "Stranger Things" season 4 which premiered in May 2022 on Netflix and earned 7 Emmy nominations including Outstanding Drama Series. Also on Netflix, Brett can be seen in "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" from Sony opposite Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, and Scoot McNairy.

Brett also plays Martin, the deliciously loathsome brother-in-law to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's titular "Fleabag" in the critically acclaimed Amazon series that swept award season winning the Best Comedy Series category at the Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics Choice, and SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

He will soon be seen starring in the gothic horror-comedy "Entitled", a new comedy series he also co-executive produced along with Two Brothers Pictures ("Fleabag"). He plays a disgraced American plastic surgeon and widower, who must get to know The Beaucrofts, his British wife’s eccentric estranged family, in their aristocratic mansion in the English countryside. He will also be seen in Apple TV’s limited series adaptation of Laura Lipman’s book, "Lady in the Lake", created by Alma Har’el, in which he stars opposite Natalie Portman, and the upcoming feature "Boy Kills World", produced by Sam Raimi and Roy Lee, an action-thriller scheduled to premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

Past television credits include the third season of David E. Kelley’s critically acclaimed Audience Network show, "Mr. Mercedes", opposite Brendan Gleeson and Holland Taylor. He can also be seen in Judd Apatow's critically acclaimed series, "Love", HBO’s "Camping" opposite Jennifer Garner, David Tennant, and Juliette Lewis, and in the relaunch of David Lynch’s masterpiece, "Twin Peaks: The Return", on Showtime.

Brett also starred in "Lemon", which he also co-wrote with director Janicza Bravo. The film premiered to rave reviews at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. He can previously be seen in the independent films DRIB directed by Kristoffer Borgli, and "Wild Nights With Emily" opposite Molly Shannon as well as studio comedies "The Other Guys" (Sony/Columbia), "Strays" (Universal), and "30 Minutes or Less" (Sony/Columbia). Other notable credits include the FX comedy "Married" opposite Nat Faxon and Judy Greer, Comedy Central’s "Another Period", Starz’s "Blunt Talk" opposite Patrick Stewart, and NBC’s "Go On" opposite Matthew Perry.

Brett also starred in and co-wrote his trilogy of "Dinner with Brett Gelman" specials on Adult Swim along with director Jason Woliner, which featured such actors as Patti LuPone, Tony Roberts, Loretta DeVine, Lance Reddick and Gilbert Godfried. Brett also presented his one-man musical, "One Thousand Cats", on HBO as part of the anthology series, "Funny or Die Presents".

Since Variety named him one of its “10 Comics to Watch” in 2010, Brett Gelman has shown film, TV, web and live audiences how he commits to every role with a signature intensity and fearlessness that continues to earn praise from critics and peers alike. Brett is a long-time company member of The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and has a BFA from North Carolina School of the Arts. ($45 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $30 General Admission, 18+)

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Brett Gelman

Brett Gelman is widely known for his fan-favorite role as Murray Bauman, an eclectic conspiracy theorist, on Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things", which broke viewership records following its release. Gelman was upped to season regular for "Stranger Things" season 4 which premiered... Read More →



Wednesday January 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Comedy Rodeo with Hayden Kristal
Comedy and stick horses -- what more do you need? Join "America's Got Talent" alum and adult horse girl Hayden Kristal and a bevy of the best comics we could round up for one fantastic night of stand-up comedy! With guests Aivy Cordova, Maxx Eddy, Jalisa Robinson, Paco Romane and Marcus Williams. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Aivy Cordova

Born in the Philippines and raised in Hayward, Aivy Cordova (it's pronounced "Ivy") began her comedy career in San Francisco. After taking a 7-year hiatus to raise her son, she returned to standup in 2017 and now performs regularly throughout the West Coast, including Cobb’s, Improv... Read More →
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Hayden Kristal

Hayden Kristal’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned her a spot as an "America’s Got Talent" semifinalist, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s "Tuca and Bertie", and over a million followers on social media, but her true talent lies in naming horses things you might... Read More →
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Jalisa Robinson

Jalisa Robinson brings her sometimes-deadpan, sometimes-sparkling style to everything from race to the patriarchy to getting hit on at Whole Foods. A native midwesterner, she now lives in California. She was a San Francisco International Comedy Competition Semi-Finalist (2022); she’s... Read More →
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Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams is a stand-up comedian posing as a structural engineer during business hours. He was a semi-finalist in the 2016 Sacramento Comedy Festival and has performed at the San Francisco Punchline, Cobb's Comedy Club, all over New York, Denver and several other locations with... Read More →
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Maxx Eddy

Maxx Eddy is a stand-up comedian and alpha male based in Los Angeles, California. His dynamic stage presence and his sharp writing interweave to create a one-of-a-kind live experience for any audience. Whether he's poking fun at his bisexual dating life or telling tales of the three... Read More →
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Paco Romane

Charming, sturdy, and aggressively good-natured, Paco Romane is an anxious comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster from San Francisco. He has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, Drunk History, HBO, Nickelodeon, NPR, and Funny or Die. His comedy style was once described as — loosey-goosey... Read More →



Wednesday January 31, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

The Red Room Orchestra play the music of "Twin Peaks" and more with very special Tribute guest Kyle MacLachlan LIVE IN PERSON
SF Sketchfest teams up with the Red Room Orchestra for a special in-person Tribute to Kyle MacLachlan, who is best known for his iconic performance as FBI Agent 'Dale Cooper' in David Lynch's groundbreaking series "Twin Peaks." In what has become a tradition, the Red Room Orchestra will play music from the "Twin Peaks" soundtrack along with selections from some of MacLachlan's other projects including "Blue Velvet," "Dune," "The Doors" and more. In a twist on the festival's typical Tribute format, the event will focus primarily on music, but will also feature surreal interactions and conversation with MacLachlan alongside another special guest from the "Twin Peaks" universe, Carel Struycken, who played the series' inimitable Giant and The Fireman. The Red Room Orchestra, under the direction of Marc Capelle, will feature performances from special guests Margaret Cho, Petra Haden, and more. With Allyson BakerTom AyresToby Dammit aka Larry MullinsKarina DenikeBen GoldbergScott LarsonBeth Lisick, Pete Straus, and Michael Urbano. ($125 VIP Reserved Seating, $55 General Admission, All Ages)

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Beth Lisick

Beth Lisick is a writer and actor from the San Francisco Bay Area, currently living in Brooklyn. She is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller "Everybody Into the Pool" and the novel "Edie on the Green Screen". She is also co-founder of the Porchlight Storytelling... Read More →
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Allyson Baker

Allyson Baker is known for two things, playing guitar and being Canadian. She only does one of those things well. "Dirty Ghosts" is her main musical vehicle and when flagged down will hop out and join others on their musical adventures. Amongst them have been playing guitar on albums... Read More →
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Carel Struycken

Born in Holland and raised on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, Carel Struycken completed the directing program at the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam. Soon after graduating, Carel moved to California where he co-founded a movie production company with writer/director Rene... Read More →
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Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan is best known for his iconic performance as FBI Agent 'Dale Cooper' in David Lynch's groundbreaking series "Twin Peaks", for which he received two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe Award in 1990, and for his reprisal of the role 27 years later in "Twin Peaks: The... Read More →
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Marc Capelle

Marc Capelle is a San Francisco native musician, composer, arranger, and producer.He’s played with 100’s of acts including Virgil Shaw, the Fresh & Onlys, Jason Lytle, American Music Club, Tommy Guerrero, Kelley Stoltz, Third Eye Blind, Margaret Cho, and quartet-style gospel pioneers... Read More →
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Margaret Cho

Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho’s strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow. Her recent television appearances – guest star on... Read More →
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Petra Haden

Petra Haden is a musical innovator, who in the last four decades has earned industry recognition for her experimental harmonies, inventive melodies and eclectic collaborations. Her voice and violin can be heard in many musical realms––jazz, rock, pop, alternative, classical, punk... Read More →
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The Red Room Orchestra

Formed by San Francisco producer and multi-instrumentalist Marc Capelle in 2017, The Red Room Orchestra is a collective of popular, jazz, classical, and electronic composers and performers who’ve played and recorded alongside the Bad Seeds, the Plastic Ono Band, Cibo Matto, Oingo... Read More →



Wednesday January 31, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
 
Thursday, February 1
 

7:00pm PST

The Bay Area Pun-Off
Some say it's an affliction; we’re gonna go ahead and call it "comedy…”SF Sketchfest, in reluctant association with Worldwide Puns, proudly invites you to celebrate the contagious power of the pun: the lowest form of comedy, the highest form of intellect! Worldwide Puns are the incorrigible idiots responsible for six years of sold-out, critically acclaimed shows in San Francisco and Seattle and we are *cringe* proud to bring you The Bay Area Pun-Off, Sketchfest Edition! With special guests Ellis RodriguezPaco Romane and more! ($25, All Ages)

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Ellis Rodriguez

Ellis Rodriguez is a stand-up comedian from Northern California who is known to be ‘hella funny’ and one of the best Stand Ups on the scene! He’s a U.S. Marine, with a classic case of middle kid syndrome. Ellis is the funniest of 9 children and raised by parents from Panama... Read More →
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Paco Romane

Charming, sturdy, and aggressively good-natured, Paco Romane is an anxious comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster from San Francisco. He has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC, Drunk History, HBO, Nickelodeon, NPR, and Funny or Die. His comedy style was once described as — loosey-goosey... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:15pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! ($25, All Ages)

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Anders Yates

Anders Yates is a rather tall comedian, actor, writer and improviser, but like not so tall that you need to make a big deal about it or anything so let's move on. His solo sketch comedy has won him the Montréal Sketchfest Best of the Fest award and at the Toronto Sketchfest the Outstanding... Read More →
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Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a San Francisco-based sketch comedy group that’s been winning over audiences with it’s variety-show sensibility, biting wit, and smooth, unoaked finish since forming under the moniker Monday Night ForePlays in 2009. Since that time, the group has premiered more than... Read More →
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John David Williams

John David Williams is a Comedian from Georgia, based in Los Angeles. He has performed sketch, character, and improv at various theaters; including Groundlings, UCB & Second City. You can also check out his favorite Country Musician, John Walker Butler Hart, on Spotify and Apple... Read More →
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Ladies and Gentlemen

Ladies & Gentlemen are an award winning sketch comedy troupe consisting of actor/comedian/bon-vivant and playboy Chris Sandiford ("What We Do In The Shadows" / "God's Favourite Idiot") and writer/comedian and submissive brat Daniel Carin (N/A / TBD). They've performed together for... Read More →
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Pippa Spindel

Pippa Spindel is a comedian from Washington, DC unless you are from the DC area in which case she is from Bethesda. She currently hosts "SuperSets Comedy", a premier indie stand-up show, and has performed at clubs (Mic Drop, Helium, Westside) and festivals (Rise, Plano) all over the... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 7:15pm - 8:45pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:30pm PST

The Bechdel Cast
The Bechdel Cast is coming at you LIVE in San Francisco for SF Sketchfest with hosts Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante. ($25-$35, All Ages)

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Caitlin Durante

Caitlin Durante is a writer, comedian, and story analyst. She performs all over the country and in festivals like the Women in Comedy Festival, the Out of Bounds Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe. She is the co-host of "The Bechdel Cast," a feminist movie podcast, and she hosts "Sludge... Read More →
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Jamie Loftus

Jamie Loftus is a comedian and cartoonist living in Los Angeles if that's okay, but is from Boston originally, with your permission of course. She's written and performed on Comedy Central ("Irrational Fears"), Adult Swim ("Robot Chicken"), Super Deluxe ("Upgraded" and "Robot Takeover... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Matt Braunger
Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. A headlining comedian since 2007 and an actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago. Matt’s television credits include recurring roles on ABC’s "Agent Carter", NBC’s "Up All Night", Netflix’s "Disjointed", Starz’ "Take My Wife" and Amazon’s "Upload". Matt was a series regular on Fox’s "MADtv", a cast member of the TruTV series "How to Be a Grown Up", and has appeared on "Carol’s Second Act", "Superstore", "Fuller House", "Man with a Plan", "BoJack Horseman", "Stan Against Evil", "I’m Dying Up Here", "Garfunkel and Oates", "Maron", HBO’s "Family Tree", the "Chelsea Lately" roundtable, "@midnight", "The Michael J Fox Show", "Happy Endings", "CONAN", "The Late Show with David Letterman", "The Pete Holmes Show", "United States of Tara", "Pushing Daisies", "Carpoolers", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", "Acceptable TV", and "Live At Gotham".

In 2009, he was named to Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, and Comedy Central’s Hot 9 in ’09 list. His debut album "Soak Up The Night" was released by Comedy Central Records and was an iTunes Top 20 Comedy Album for 2009. In 2010, he recorded his half hour Comedy Central Presents special and in 2012 released his debut hour-long special entitled "Shovel Fighter", which was also released as an album. Matt has since released two more specials: "Big, Dumb Animal" and "Finally Live in Portland" and has a new special entitled "Doug" that debuted in the fall of 2022.

Matt has performed at a variety of prestigious festivals including Just For Laughs in Montreal and Moontower in Austin. With Nina Nguyen, and hosted by Ely Kreimendahl($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

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Ely Kreimendahl

Ely Kreimendahl is a Brooklyn-based comedian, screenwriter and podcaster, with the unique background of a long career as a psychotherapist. She's the co-host and producer of "Gay Shame" (@gayshamecomedy), a monthly queer stand up comedy show in Brooklyn, NY, and performs at NYC venues... Read More →
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Nina Nguyen

Nina Nguyen’s comedy is vulnerable and sincere but will quickly detour into playful foolishness. She’s a bisexual Vietnamese trans comic from Houston TX pouring her heart out on stage, punctuating sentiment with something stupid. Nina was a finalist on "StandupNBC", toured colleges... Read More →
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Matt Braunger

Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. A headlining comedian since 2007 and an actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago. Matt's television credits include recurring roles on ABC's "Agent Carter", NBC's "Up All Night", Netflix's "Disjointed... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

Mortified
For over 19 years Mortified has been a unique grassroots storytelling sensation with shows all over the country, the world, and seen on Netflix's documentary, "Mortified Nation." Witness adults sharing their actual, embarrassing, and hilarious diaries, letters, songs, poems, and more in front of total strangers. ($40 Preferred Front Row Seating, $35 Preferred Premium Seating, $30 General Admission, 18+)


Thursday February 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody
After a sold out run LA’s boldest baldest musical is coming to Sketchfest for one night only!

Come watch your favorite car-driving gang members battle their greatest foe yet– singing and dancing at the same time.

In this unauthorized parody that is in no way connected to the very profitable Universal property, Dominic Toretto and his team (The Rock, Tyrese, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ludacris) do what they do best: commit crimes. And what they do second best: solve crimes. And what they do third best: harmonize.

Join Dominic on an existential journey inward where he confronts life’s hard questions: What does it mean to be a good person? Does the rightness or wrongness of an action depend on its consequence, or whether it fulfills the categorical imperative? Why can’t you marry a car?

With all original music and a new twist on the story, this part parody/part love-letter to THE BEST MOVIE FRANCHISE EVER is for both fans of the series and people who’ve never heard Vin Diesel say “family.”

If you want to watch one of the films to prepare, we suggest ALL OF THEM *but actually the 8th movie, The Fate of the Furious. ($38 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists
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Matt O'Brien

Matt O’Brien has been featured on Just for Laughs, Comedy Central, Conan, Fox Sports, CBC, and "Odd Squad" on PBS. He wrote and performed his own hour long special on The Comedy Network in Canada and recently performed his 5th televised gala at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal... Read More →
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Brad Silnutzer

Brad Silnutzer is a stand up, writer, producer, actor, and host based in Los Angeles.  Brad was previously named as one of Just For Laughs Festival's "New Faces", one of Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch, and as one of RIOT LA’s comics to watch. He's written and produced a full... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

South Asian AF
($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists
avatar for Zubi Ahmed

Zubi Ahmed

Zubi Ahmed is a writer and comedian from Brooklyn, NY. She is one of the creators and hosts of Kutti Gang, a comedy show featuring women and queer performers. You can see her on "Ramy" Season 3 or loitering at a local coffee shop.
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Dhruv Uday Singh

Dhruv Uday Singh is an actor, filmmaker, improviser, and other things you can just claim to be. He can be seen recurring on TV in shows like "Good Trouble" (Freeform), "On The Verge" (Netflix), "Fantasy Island" (FOX), "Prodigal Son" (FOX), "Single Parents" (NBC), in various movies... Read More →
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Pallavi Gunalan

Pallavi Gunalan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. She has written for "Lovett or Leave It" with Crooked Media, created and written for the web comics "Impostor Bear" and "Depressed Graph", and has been on improv teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and the Second... Read More →
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Shilpa Das

Shilpa Das is a comedian/actor/writer based in Los Angeles. As a Diversity Scholar at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, she studied Advanced Improv, Musical Improv, Sketch Writing and has performed frequently for many years on the UCB Mainstage. Shilpa is an actor/writer in the Quick... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.'s Murmur
Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy are thrilled to announce a February 2024 tour in celebration of R.E.M.'s iconic 1983 debut album, "Murmur". Spanning several stops across the US, including shows in Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Athens, and more, the tour will see Shannon (vocals) and Narducy (guitar)–along with Jon Wurster (drums), Dag Juhlin (guitar), Nick Macri (bass), and Vijay Tellis-Nayak (piano)–playing "Murmur" in full each night in addition to other early R.E.M. songs.

Shannon, an actor/musician known best for his film/series/stage work that will not be named during the Screen Actors Guild strike, and Narducy (Bob Mould Band, Superchunk, Split Single) have been collaborating for the last ten years, playing entire albums by some of their favorite artists such as Neil Young, The Modern Lovers, Bob Dylan, The Smiths, and T. Rex at various Chicago clubs. In July 2023, they performed "Murmur" at Chicago’s Metro to a full house.

Initially planned as a one-off performance to honor the album’s 40th anniversary, the show’s success inspired Shannon and Narducy to take it on the road, launching the pair’s first-ever tour.

“I have been a fan of R.E.M. since my cousin played me the ‘Document’ cassette out at my Aunt Norma’s trailer,” says Shannon. “I spent days and hours stumbling around my hometown of Lexington, KY listening to ‘Murmur’ on my Walkman, long before the notion of being anything other than completely anonymous was a viable option. Jason and I have done several other albums and shows together but this one means the most to me.”

Narducy, who is quick to note there is no union for indie rock and that he is repeatedly screwed over by streaming platforms and his uncle’s teasing on social media, adds: “I’m looking forward to going on the road with Michael and the band. Michael and I have been doing shows for a long time but this is our first proper tour. The energy in the room at our ‘Murmur’ show at Metro last July was really special. It’s fun celebrating a record that is so beloved.”

(It’s completely possible that even if an indie rock union existed, it could not protect Narducy from his uncle’s “clever” posts.)

40 years after its release, "Murmur" remains one of the most celebrated debut albums of all time. In a retrospective review for Pitchfork, Stephen M. Deusner notes, “No bands were combining these particular influences in this particular way, which made this debut sound not only new but even subversive: a sharp reimagining of rock tropes.” Upon release, Rolling Stone praised "Murmur" as “an intelligent, enigmatic, deeply involving album,” going on to name it the Best Album of 1983 and eventually highlighting it in it's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. ($45 advance, $50 day-of-show, General Admission, All Ages)

Artists
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DJ Omar Perez

Raised in the thriving musical subcultures of Washington, D.C. DJ Omar Perez was exposed to the diversity of Punk, New Wave and Hip Hop from an early age.This inspired his multivariate approach to DJing which resonates with people whose tastes are as broad as his; an asset that has... Read More →
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Jason Narducy

“…a first-rate songwriter and band leader.” — Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune “Jason Narducy is the reason Foo Fighters exists (just ask Dave Grohl). He’s also in possession of rock’s sexiest elbows (just ask Ian Rubbish).” — NPR Music “‘Metal Frames’ [. . .] is... Read More →
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Michael Shannon

Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and Tony Award® nominated actor Michael Shannon continues to make his mark in entertainment, working with the industry's most respected talent and treading the boards in notable theaters around the world.Shannon will next be seen starring in Michael... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Great American Music Hall 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

8:15pm PST

Comedians with Disabilities Act
The Comedians with Disabilities Act is a fabulous collection of comedians who have disabilities, both seen and unseen, and bring forth the humor they find in their experiences. The show is the brainchild of comedian Michael O’Connell, who started the group in 2010, and was later joined by Steve Danner and Nina G, not long after. In 2016, O’Connell sadly passed away - but the show he created lives on, spotlighting a variety of Disabled and outrageously funny comedians. With Michael Beers, Steve Danner, Nina G, Loren Kraut, Hayden Kristal and Jade Theriault, Hosted by Mean Dave. ($25, 18+)

Artists
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Hayden Kristal

Hayden Kristal’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned her a spot as an "America’s Got Talent" semifinalist, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s "Tuca and Bertie", and over a million followers on social media, but her true talent lies in naming horses things you might... Read More →
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Jade Theriault

Jade Theriault is a Forbes-recognized comedian who combines provocative thought with moving furniture. Jade, a borg, was manufactured in the Bay Area and is a regular at Alameda Comedy Club, The Punchline, Cobbs Comedy Club, Tommy T's, and the San Jose Improv where she opened for... Read More →
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Loren Kraut

Loren Kraut is a writer and stand-up comedian in San Francisco. Her solo show "A Bit Touched" co-written with Randall Whitehead, won Best Comedy at the Tucson Fringe Festival 2018. She was in SF Sketchfest 2013-2017 & 2023, and has performed at SheDot Festival, Lysistrata Comedy Festival... Read More →
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Mean Dave

Mean Dave is a favorite in the San Francisco Bay Area performing across all the major comedy clubs. Dave is in his tenth year of addiction recovery, which he ingeniously weaves into his humor for the Comedians with Disabilities Act. He’s opened for many notable comedians like Josh... Read More →
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Michael Beers

Michael Beers won the Norman G. Brooks Comedy Competition at the Hollywood Improv in 2005. He was also the previous winner of Funny Fest (Calgary Comedy Festival) and has opened for comedians like Gilbert Gottfried. He is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics like humor, disability... Read More →
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Nina G

Nina G is a comedian, and author of "Stutterer Interrupted" and co-author of "Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History". In May 2023, her album debuted at #1 in Comedy on iTunes and Amazon. Her first comedy special, "Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted", debuted in October 2023. She... Read More →
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Steve Danner

Steve Danner’s comedy career began as an audience member at a comedy club. The comedian on stage started riffing with him. After Danner showcased his own riffing skills, the comic approached Danner after the show and suggested he give comedy a try. That soon launched a career as... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 8:15pm - 9:45pm PST
Alameda Comedy Club 2431 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501

9:30pm PST

So Say We All: VAMP Nonfiction Showcase
The VAMP Nonfiction Showcase blends populist accessibility with an intense literary bootcamp to produce polished multimedia performances of wild, absurd, poignant, and hilarious true tales. Come experience True Stories, Real People, & Absolute Glory. Presented by So Say We All. ($28, All Ages)


Thursday February 1, 2024 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

9:45pm PST

A Taste of SF Sketchfest
Come get a wonderful sampling of some of the best improv, sketch, solo, musical and stand-up performers SF Sketchfest has to offer! Every Thursday - Sunday at the Marsh Studio! With Cam Wyllie, Daytrip, A Million Shetland Ponies and Sage Huston, Hosted by Liam Harvey ($25, All Ages)

Artists
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A Million Shetland Ponies

A Million Shetland Ponies are Brooklyn’s premiere genre parody musical comedy duo. Once described as "the Wario version of Paul and Storm", they draw on the influence of Flight of the Conchords, Neil Cicierega, and Donkey (from Shrek). They performed at SF Sketchfest in 2023, won... Read More →
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Cam Wyllie

Cam Wyllie is Canada’s beloved Sketch Comedy Maniac, with 3 Canadian Comedy Award Nominations, Festival Appearances all over North America, and a bunch of Comedy Awards with made up sounding names. He’s coming in hot with a carefully curated selection of brave, tragic, and gleefully... Read More →
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Daytrip

Daytrip is a sketch based comedy team from Los Angeles, CA. They have been performing sold out shows for The Pack Theater since 2022. DayTrip is made up of experienced comedians that have performed for IO West, UCB, and Second City. Their shows are a wild, fun and weird whirlwind... Read More →
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Liam Harvey

Liam Harvey got his start in Atlanta, Georgia while he was a freshman at Emory University. Since then he's performed at venues all throughout Atlanta like the Laughing Skull Comedy Club, Punchline Comedy Club, Star Community Bar. His dry delivery and dark sense of humor got him into... Read More →
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Sage Huston

Sage Huston is a sketch comedian and writer who has lived in many places and enjoys the road most of all. She loves local eats, hanging with good people and writing silly things. She’s a Reductress contributor (don’t google it) and has appeared at Portland Sketchfest, Omaha Comedy... Read More →



Thursday February 1, 2024 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Marsh Studio 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
 
Friday, February 2
 

7:00pm PST

The Groundlings: Personals
Super talented improvisors, create characters - based on the dating profiles of real people. Then you decide matchups, hookups and f*ckups. It’s a directed long form improv show that centers characters adventuring through all things Dating. ($35, All Ages)

Artists
avatar for Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton is the co-founder of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, a month-long annual event highlighting the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, TV and film comedy, which celebrates its twenty-first year in January 2024. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and... Read More →
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Brian Palermo

Brian Palermo is an engaging actor and comedian with an impressive resume of performances in TV, film and top comedy venues. He's a 30 year improv veteran who loves to share all aspects of this stuff! Has played with a lot of groups but The Groundlings was his home theatre and biggest... Read More →



Friday February 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going...so are they! "TimeOut Chicago" calls it “Staggeringly Brilliant” and “Downright Hilarious!” You've never seen the Bard like this before! ($40, All Ages)

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The Improvised Shakespeare Company

Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for... Read More →



Friday February 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

7:00pm PST

You're Wrong About
Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every episode she and a guest circle back to an event, person or phenomenon that's been miscast in the public imagination. We read everything we can and try to tell the true story from the beginning. The world is complex and confusing! We think it is our job to make it slightly less so. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists
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Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall is a writer, podcaster, and media critic focused on setting straight our collective memory—or at least getting to the bottom of why we believe and in turn define ourselves by popular narrative and myth. Why is the maligned woman a staple of our news media? Why do... Read More →



Friday February 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Facial Recognition Comedy
Facial Recognition Comedy (FRC) is a nationally touring stand-up show featuring female-identifying performers of MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, & South Asian) descent. The show was created as a response to tokenism and underrepresentation in entertainment, and to let everyone know that we are NOT the same person! 

FRC has had bicoastal residencies in NYC and LA, and was listed by The New York Times as one of the top 5 shows they were most excited to see at the NYC Comedy Festival. The show has also been mentioned in Deadline, Daily Beast, Vulture, Screen Rant, Backstage, and more. 

Facial Recognition Comedy is executive-produced and hosted by comedians Fizaa Dosani, Zahra Ali, and Pallavi Gunalan. With guests Shanti Charan, Abby Govindan and more.

FacialRecognitionComedy.com ($28, All Ages)

Artists
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Fizaa Dosani

Fizaa Dosani is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer currently residing in Los Angeles. She has toured widely and performs on well-known stages and festivals around the country. On screen, Fizaa has had roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Netflix's "Lincoln Lawyer" and "Dear White... Read More →
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Pallavi Gunalan

Pallavi Gunalan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. She has written for "Lovett or Leave It" with Crooked Media, created and written for the web comics "Impostor Bear" and "Depressed Graph", and has been on improv teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and the Second... Read More →
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Zahra Ali

Zahra Ali is a nationally touring comedian, writer, and actress. She is also the coolest chick you’ll ever meet and the bestie you never had. Her arsenal of jokes tackle everything from tacos to terrorism to tips on overcoming single life. Zahra has appeared and performed on the... Read More →
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Abby Govindan

Abby Govindan is a 26 year old stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City.Abby got her start in comedy at the age of 20, making her comedic debut at Caroline’s on Broadway in New York City in December of 2017. Within a year of pursuing comedy, she had a meteoric rise after... Read More →


Friday February 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Dozen: Liz Miele & Jes Tom
Liz Miele is a NYC comedian that has appeared on Comedy Central, FOX, AXS TV, Hulu and NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. She's been featured in The New Yorker, NY Times, Runner's World, Psychology Today and The Guardian. She has several viral videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok including jokes “Feminist Sex Positions,” "Dating Is Harder for Comedians," and "F*ck Finland". She regularly tours internationally and has four albums out including her first, “Emotionally Exhausting” which has over 3 million views, and Self Help Me, which has almost 2 million views. Her most recent special “Ghost of Academic Future” has over 1 million views and was listed on the New York Times, Paste Magazine and Interrobang “Best Comedy Specials of 2022” list. Her next special “Murder Sheets” is due to come out early 2024. Her book "Why Cats Are A**holes" was published March 2021. She has a weekly podcast with comedian Maria Shehata called 2 Non-Doctors. For more info visit her website:www.lizmiele.com

Jes Tom is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer, gleefully providing the trans, queer, Asian American, cantankerous slut perspective that everyone never knew they wanted. They are a story editor on HBO Max's "Our Flag Means Death". Jes can be seen & heard in the Hulu Feature "Crush", HBO Max’s "Love Life", Adult Swim's "Tuca & Bertie", and on their own digital series "Dear Jes", for Netflix’s The Most. Their writing has been published by Reductress, Shondaland, and Condé Nast’s Them, and they wrote for the Audible/Broadway Video series "Hot White Heist", produced by Alan Cumming. Jes has been featured in The New York Times, Vice, Ozy, Forbes, NowThis, Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2021, and were selected as a "New Face" at the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival.

Hosted by Ronn Vigh. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)

Artists
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Jes Tom

Jes Tom is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer, gleefully providing the trans, queer, Asian American, cantankerous slut perspective that everyone never knew they wanted. They are a story editor on HBO Max's "Our Flag Means Death". Jes can be seen & heard in the Hulu Feature "Crush... Read More →
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Liz Miele

Liz Miele is a NYC comedian that has appeared on Comedy Central, FOX, AXS TV, Hulu and NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. She's been featured in The New Yorker, NY Times, Runner's World, Psychology Today and The Guardian. She has several viral videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok... Read More →
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Ronn Vigh

Early in his career, Ronn Vigh's brash attitude and acerbic wit earned him a comparison to a young Joan Rivers by the SF Weekly. It was certainly a fitting comparison as Ronn later became a writer for Rivers on her hit E! Television show "Fashion Police."  Ronn regularly performs... Read More →



Friday February 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club 444 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Edinburgh Spotlight: The Baron and the Junk Dealer
Coming off a month long run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comes a new show from the creators of The George Lucas Talk Show, an original play about two fugitives – a mysterious aristocrat and a paranoid junk merchant – stranded on a desolate planet, waiting to be rescued or killed. Starring Griffin Newman ("The Tick", "Blank Check podcast") and Connor Ratliff ("The Marvelous Mrs Maisel", "Dead Eyes" podcast), it could best be described as 'Waiting For Godot in space', 'True West, but in another galaxy' and 'Hamlet, but there's two of them, one of whom is Lear'. ($25, All Ages)

Artists
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Connor Ratliff

Connor Ratliff is an actor/comedian and creator of the award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast, "Dead Eyes." He has appeared in numerous films & TV shows, including "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel," "Search Party," "Orange Is The New Black," "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver"," The... Read More →
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Griffin Newman

Griffin Newman is an actor and podcaster from New York. He’s most known for his roles as Arthur on the Amazon Prime version of "The Tick" and as Orko on the Netflix adaptation of "Masters of the Universe." He also hosts "Blank Check," a comedic film podcast, with the Atlantic’s... Read More →
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Patrick Cotnoir

Patrick Cotnoir is a talent booker and producer based in Los Angeles. His past credits include talent booking for Marvel and "The Chris Gethard Show". He currently books guests for ASSSSCAT at UCB in LA, "The George Lucas Talk Show", the Exactly Right podcast network among many other... Read More →



Friday February 2, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marsh Mainstage 1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

7:00pm PST