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Matei Predescu on January 8, 2020
Before playing Darryl Philbin in The Office, Doug Judy in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Matheson in Pineapple Express, Craig Robinson earned a master’s degree in education and was an elementary school music teacher in his hometown of Chicago. Now, he’s based out of LA and is a certified heavy-hitter on the stand-up circuit.…
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Matei Predescu on July 24, 2019
CHRIS PORTER SUMS up his latest standup special by highlighting what it lacks: “No politics, no religion, no racism,” Porter says of A Man From Kansas. Throughout his new special, Porter steers clear of overt partisanship, while still lampooning the tribal rituals that serve as flashpoints in the broader culture wars. “Hipster…
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Erika Rasmussen on April 17, 2019
Preacher Lawson is not at a loss for material. His family had already moved 20 times before he turned 10. He eventually landed in Orlando, where he channeled his active sense of humor and infectious energy into standup comedy. Lawson caught a big break on the 12th season of America’s Got Talent.…
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Dominoe Ibarra on June 7, 2018
Some may remember Brooks Wheelan primarily for his super short stint on Saturday Night Live. But he’s been a pretty good sport about getting let go from one of the biggest gigs in comedy. He’s even incorporated his termination into his standup routine, following the example of other SNL alums dismissed before…
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Tad Malone on December 27, 2017
Veteran West Coast comedian Jamie Kennedy will help the San Jose Improv close out 2017. Kennedy first rose to prominence starring in the popular Scream movie series. From there he starred in his eponymous prank show, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. Kennedy is also known for his offbeat, goofy role in the love-to-hate…
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Yousif Kassab on July 12, 2017
Half Baked star and SNL alumnus Jim Breuer is returning to San Jose with his Family Warrior tour. He brings his years of standup experience and, of course, dad jokes. In addition to rubber faced impressions, Breuer’s sets often draw upon familial relations—experiences he’s had with his daughters, his parents and the…
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Like many fledgling comics struggling to make a name for themselves in stand-up, Pablo Francisco worked the open mic scene hard. But not all would-be comedians have been fortunate enough to have the kind of secret weapon that Francisco stumbled upon one evening at a gentleman’s club.
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If you’re a comedian, anger management is a career hazard. Some of the best comics have stayed in the blistering red – guys like Louis CK, George Carlin, and Bill Hicks made names for themselves as masters of the rant. Bill Burr is no different. In June, we hope and pray that…
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