ENJOY LIVE COMEDY IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 - RUSSELL PETERS, ZARNA GARG & TRENT MCCLELLAN
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Russell Peters was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time. He started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto, and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, Peters gained critical and global recognition for his CTV “Comedy Now!” special and soon became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre in 2007. Peters went on to set attendance records at venues from Madison Square Garden to The Sydney Opera House to London’s O2 Arena – where he broke the UK attendance record for highest number of tickets sold for an individual comedy show. Peters resides in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He has a blue belt with three stripes in Jiu Jitsu and is an ardent DJ and hip-hop junkie who tries to get on the turntables for at least a few minutes every day.
Joining Russell are Zarna Garg, Trent McClellan and Malik Elassal. Zarna Garg is “One in a Billion”, and that's not the just name of her first comedy special. She’s also the only Indian mom comedian taking on her mother-in-law and was recently featured on Russell Peters: Irresponsible Ensemble on CTV Comedy. Trent McClellan is a standup comedian and Canadian Screen Award Winner from the iconic TV show "This Hour Has 22 Minutes". Malik Elassal is a Lebanese-Canadian actor, writer, and comedian from Calgary. He was named one of the New Faces at JFL and has performed as a part of the prestigious "Just For The Culture Show".
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 - TOM SEGURA: COME TOGETHER WITH JESSICA KIRSON & KIRK FOX
(AFTERNOON & EVENING SHOW)
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Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. He recently toured the world with over 300 shows on his I’M COMING EVERYWHERE WORLD TOUR and is getting ready to bring his highly-anticipated new hour of comedy to over 40 cities with the first leg of the COME TOGETHER tour kicking of December 30th in Honolulu, HI.
Segura is best known for his Netflix specials Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). His fifth Netflix special Sledgehammer released July 4, 2023 and debuted at #1 on the streamer. In July 2022, Segura released his New York Times Bestselling book I’D LIKE TO PLAY ALONE, PLEASE to wide praise with Forbes calling it “laugh out loud funny.” Paste Magazine described him as, “...having a natural and capable storytelling ability, one that lifts his narratives out of average anecdote fare and plants them firmly in hilarious ground.” Your Mom’s House Studios is home to his hit podcasts Your Mom’s House which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, 2 Bears 1 Cave which he co-hosts with Bert Kreischer, and many more podcasts that draw millions of listeners each week. Additionally, YMH Studios was one of the first networks to create wildly successful Livestream Podcast Events as an outcome of the pandemic.
Joining Tom Segura for an unforgettable night of comedy will be Jessica Kirson and Kirk Fox. Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, she stands out as one of the strongest comedians, regardless of gender.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 - ILIZA SHLESINGER, HANNAH BERNER & STEVEN HO
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Iliza Shlesinger is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and author, selling out theaters around the globe with a devoted fan base who are known for creating their own Iliza-inspired swag to wear to her shows. Her Hard Feelings world tour, featuring all new material, kicks off Summer 2023. In 2022, Iliza released her 6th Netflix stand-up special Hot Forever and her second book All Things Aside. She coined the term "Elder Millennial" in her eponymous stand up special Elder Millennial (2018), which is also the subject of Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary” which took audiences behind-the scenes of her life on tour. Her other stand-up specials are Unveiled (2019), Confirmed Kills (2016), Freezing Hot (2015) and War Paint (2013).
Joining Iliza are Hannah Berner and Steven Ho. Hannah Berner emerged on the comedy scene with viral videos and tweets. She has two podcasts, with over 50 million combined downloads and over 4 millions followers across her social media. She has co-hosted and starred on Bravo TV Shows and through her viral digital series, Han on the Street, she has interviewed stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Hailey Bieber, Priyanka Chopra, Kesha, and Julia Fox. She has been named one of JFL “New Faces Of Comedy" and one of Variety’s "Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2023". She is currently on tour for her stand up comedy. Steven Ho is an LA based MuFKR and after 10 years working as a Vietnamese translator, paramedic, and ER technician is now known for his hilarious “Tips from the ER'' videos. With over 14 million social media followers, his aim is making the hospital an interesting topic to learn and laugh about.
Purchase a VIP reserved seat at a table of your choice! VIP tickets come with added benefits; a separate entrance with early access to the venue, table-side service of drinks and snacks, and the best views of the stage! NOTE : You may be sitting with others if you are not purchasing every seat at the table.
General Admission tickets are also available with first come, first served grass seating on the hill and a walk-up bar.
Tickets are only available online through Tixr. Buying from any third-party sites is at your own risk (ticket transfers are available on your Tixr account).
This event is NO MINORS (18+) and is a go rain or shine – you must have a valid government issued photo ID to enter the grounds. Photography, filming, videotaping or other forms of recording of the performers without consent of the Festival and/or the Artist is strictly prohibited.
The vision of the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is and will always be to create an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. All while supporting the communities and celebrating the beautiful outdoor locations we visit.
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