Stand Up NY Presents: COMEDY FIGHT NIGHT

Paul Mecurio – Trading his high-powered Wall Street law career for a microphone, Paul Mecurio delivers sharp, brilliantly observant commentary with a biting satirical edge. This comedic powerhouse is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer who helped shape the legendary voice of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has spent years performing as the resident comedian of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Wellie Jackson -- Exploding onto the stage with magnetic charisma, Wellie Jackson brings an infectious, high-energy storytelling style that turns everyday life into pure comedic gold. He has lit up screens nationwide with standout appearances on The Wendy Williams Show and MTV's Totally Clueless. Fans will also recognize his brilliant comedic chops from scene-stealing acting roles on critically acclaimed, smash-hit television series like Orange Is the New Black. Jackson has toured the country with Tracy Morgan and wrote for his Netflix comedy special Staying Alive, as well as the TBS comedy series The Last O.G. Christy Miller – Unapologetically bold and fiercely honest, Christy Miller attacks the mic with a no-nonsense, hard-hitting attitude that leaves audiences reeling with laughter. She cut her teeth in the industry as the powerhouse opening act for legendary comedy titans like Andrew Dice Clay and Paul Mooney. Now a reigning fixture of the New York City club circuit, Miller has been featured on “Boy Meets World”, BET’s “Comic Mania”, Tammy Pescatelli’s “Stand Up Mother” and films like “Strange Days” and “Nixon”. She was also featured on Vinny Pastore’s “The Wiseguys Show” on Sirius. Dan Ahdoot – One of the most vibrant, hilariously versatile force of nature who masterfully blends his Iranian-American heritage with razor-sharp observational humor. As a seasoned national headliner, he has crushed stand-up sets on The Tonight Show and dominated the comedy podcasting world. Fans also know and love him for his unforgettable, scene-stealing acting roles in Netflix's smash hit Cobra Kai, Shameless, and Bajillion Dollar Propertie$. Myq Kaplan – Armed with a hyper-articulate, warp-speed delivery, Myq Kaplan spins brilliant webs of nerdy, wordplay-heavy logic that will leave your head spinning in the best way possible. This master of linguistic gymnastics has absolutely conquered late-night television with standout performances on The Tonight Show, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. He continues to dominate the stand-up charts with critically acclaimed, chart-topping specials like his Netflix hour Small, Dork, and Handsome and his latest release, Rini. Carmen Lagala – Wonderfully whimsical yet packed with a fierce, rebellious edge, Carmen Lagala delivers clever, knockout punchlines with effortless, captivating charm. She has rocketed to national fame with a killer appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and a massively viral Don't Tell Comedy set. As the driving force behind the renowned indie showcase Comedians You Should Know, she is undeniably one of the most exciting powerhouse talents touring today. Jonah Bowen – Fusing fresh, theatrical absurdity with a brilliantly artsy vibe, Jonah Bowen brings an utterly unique, infectious energy to the modern comedy stage. This Emerson College Comedic Arts graduate has rapidly become a major industry player; Bowen is a dynamic, rising force in the New York scene. Fans can catch him commanding the stage at premier Manhattan venues like Stand Up NY, Gotham Comedy Club, and the Broadway Comedy Club.