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Standup comedian, writer and actor Demetri Martin first caught the national eye in his “Trendspotting” segments, which aired during the heyday of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. A veteran of the New York standup circuit, Martin demonstrated his unique sensibility and facility with droll one-liners early on in his...

The first thing audiences are likely to notice about on-the-rise standup comic Carly Aquilino is her bright-red hair, which is dyed a shade that does not exist in the natural world. Fortunately, Aquilino transcends her stage hair with witty and relatable material that delves into the muck of personal relationships...

Josh Blue has an uncanny ability to be instantly likable from the moment he grabs the mike, and to remain likable for the duration of his set, even though he doesn’t shy away from challenging subjects as he tosses off hilarious riffs. A pillar of the Denver comedy scene for...

Denverites have an undying love for dressing alike and carousing through the city in throngs. Weather conditions and an innate sense of propriety are ignored as locals seize upon even the slightest pretense to don silly outfits and take to the streets in a spirit of beery bonhomie. Despite its...

Now well established as a standup comedian and satirist, John Oliver first rose to prominence in his native U.K. on BBC Radio programs such as The Department and Political Animal, earning accolades from publications including the Sunday Times UK, which hailed his act as “comedy for smart people.” After moving...