Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal […]
Native Metro Detroiter, Joe Dombrowski took the world by storm in 2017 with a viral April Fools’ Day spelling test prank that landed him multiple appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Don't get it twisted though! It takes at least 20 years to be an overnight sensation! Joe has been doing stand up comedy since he was eight […]
Join us for a night of lighthearted fun for drag bingo hosted by the talented Bianca Lynn Breeze & Beverly Bee! Pre-sale tickets available online only are $15 (which reserves you a seat). Day of (if available) are $18 at the door. Daubers available for $3 10 rounds Prize giveaways Bianca Lynn Breeze Bianca started […]
DIRECT TICKET LINK! Gabby Bryan is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actress, Emmy-award winning producer, and overall girlie girl. This winter, she brought her Fringe hit Billy and the Situation to Union Hall, garnering praise in the New York Times, after a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival run. She performed alongside Olivia Wilde and Oscar Isaac […]
Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and innovative marketing. Named as one of Variety’s prestigious “10 Comics To Watch” of 2023 and hailed by Vulture as “a Comedian You Should and Will Know,” Nimesh […]
It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day. What to do? Inspired by nights on the couch watching Def Comedy […]
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Brooks originally hails from Iowa where he attended the University of Iowa. In 2015, he released his debut album This Is Cool, Right?, which hit #1 on the iTunes charts and was included on PASTE Magazine’s 10 Best Comedy Albums of 2015 list. His television credits include HBO’s Girls, Comedy Central’s The Half Hour, @Midnight, […]
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!) and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly… educational? He's […]
Featuring a handpicked selection of both established and up-and-coming comics, the Best of the Midwest Comedy Showcase sheds a spotlight on some of the best in the local and regional comedy scene. Think the Mic on State on steroids! FAQ If unable to attend please contact box office by 4pm day of show for ticket […]
Ryan Donahue is a comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City. He’s been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO’s Crashing, and Pause With Sam Jay, where he was nominated for multiple WGA awards as a staff writer. As a stand up, Ryan has toured with Norm Macdonald, appeared on Stavvy’s World and The Adam Friedland Show, and his recent set with Don’t Tell […]
Tight Fives on State Tuesday, August 5th | 8:00 PM | Doors at 6:30 PM | $5 at the door Part of Madison Comedy Week Buckle up for a rapid-fire night of laughs at Tight Fives on State! This high-energy showcase features top comedians from Madison Comedy Week, each delivering their tightest, most polished 5-minute […]
The Show on State Wednesday, August 6th | 8:00 PM | Doors at 6:30 PM | $5 at the door Part of Madison Comedy Week at Comedy on State If you love The Mic on State, you’ll love this suped-up festival edition: The Show on State! Just like the beloved Wednesday night format, this showcase […]
Standup Standouts Thursday, August 7th | 9:30 PM Part of Madison Comedy Week at Comedy on State Get ready for the crown jewel of Madison Comedy Week. Standup Standouts is a handpicked showcase of some of the finest comedians the festival has to offer—each delivering a full, polished set. Come discover your next favorite comic. […]
Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar. FAQ If unable to attend please contact box office by 4pm day of show for […]
Join us for a night of lighthearted fun for drag bingo hosted by the talented Bianca Lynn Breeze & Dita Von! Pre-sale tickets available online only are $15 (which reserves you a seat). Day of (if available) are $18 at the door. Daubers available for $3 10 rounds Prize giveaways Bianca Lynn Breeze Bianca started […]
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works “Beyond the Gender Binary,” “Femme in Public,” and “Your Wound, My Garden,” have garnered global recognition. Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Netflix is a Joke Festival. ALOK's first comedy […]
A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central and […]
Devon Walker is a stand-up, actor and writer who is best known as a current cast member on Saturday Night Live. Previously, Devon wrote for the Freeform series, Everything’s Trash starring Phoebe Robinson and the Netflix animated series Big Mouth. Originally from Austin, and now based in New York, Devon has been featured on Comedy […]