SF Sketchfest 2025

SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked emerging stand-ups comics from around the country and beyond!

With Sandi Benton, Zach Mama, Kevin O'Shea, Priya Puram, Paco Romane, Hunaid Shakoor, Pippa Spindel, and Andrew Yang. Hosted by Paul Robertson.

Carmen Christopher is an LA-based writer, comedian, and actor. Carmen currently recurs on the FX series "The Bear", as well as FX series "The English Teacher", Executive Produced by Jonathan Krisel. On the writing side of things, Carmen most recently staffed as an Executive Story Editor on "Killing It" for Peacock, on which he also made recurring appearances. He wrote on A24/Showtime’s series "The Curse", created by The Safdie Brothers and Nathan Fielder, starring Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone. Carmen also wrote and appeared on "The Chris Gethard Show" for truTV. His original special "Carmen Christopher: Street Special", is streaming now on Peacock. Carmen can also be seen on "Joe Pera Talks With You" (Adult Swim), "Shrill" (Hulu), "Sunnyside" (NBC), "High Maintenance" (JBO) and the Disney+ feature "Rescue Rangers", directed by Akiva Schaffer.

Sabrina Wu is a Brooklyn based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They recently made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy "Joy Ride", from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. Variety Magazine recently named Wu one of the 10 Comics to Watch. 
In 2022, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival selected Wu as one of their New Faces of Comedy. In October that year, they went on to make their late-night stand-up debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Sabrina regularly performs at venues like Union Hall and the Bell House in New York City, where they’ve been featured as part of the New York Comedy Festival. 
Wu served as a staff writer on the Disney+ series "Doogie Kameāloha M.D." and is currently a staff writer on an unannounced series for Netflix with Mike Schur executive producing. They recently sold their pilot 20th Century Studios. 

Hosted by Becky Lynn.

The Setup Comedy Show in San Francisco is a hidden gem in the city's bustling comedy scene, frequently listed as a top experience by notable publications like SF Weekly, TimeOut, and Secret Magazine. Hosted in an intimate, speakeasy-style venue, this show offers an unforgettable experience with top-notch comedians from around the country. With its cozy atmosphere and lively crowd, The Setup provides the perfect setting for a night of laughter and entertainment. Whether you're a local or just visiting, come enjoy a lineup of rising stars and seasoned pros, all bringing their best material to the stage. Get ready for a night of unexpected hilarity and spontaneous fun at The Setup!

Hosted by Austin Carr, Abhay Nadkarni, Richard Sarvate, and Nick Scarpino, with guests Colin Armstrong, Diana Hong, Arielle Isaac Norman, Martin Phillips, and Lea'h Sampson.

Carmen Christopher is an LA-based writer, comedian, and actor. Carmen currently recurs on the FX series "The Bear", as well as FX series "The English Teacher", Executive Produced by Jonathan Krisel. On the writing side of things, Carmen most recently staffed as an Executive Story Editor on "Killing It" for Peacock, on which he also made recurring appearances. He wrote on A24/Showtime’s series "The Curse", created by The Safdie Brothers and Nathan Fielder, starring Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone. Carmen also wrote and appeared on "The Chris Gethard Show" for truTV. His original special "Carmen Christopher: Street Special", is streaming now on Peacock. Carmen can also be seen on "Joe Pera Talks With You" (Adult Swim), "Shrill" (Hulu), "Sunnyside" (NBC), "High Maintenance" (JBO) and the Disney+ feature "Rescue Rangers", directed by Akiva Schaffer.

Sabrina Wu is a Brooklyn based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They recently made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy "Joy Ride", from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. Variety Magazine recently named Wu one of the 10 Comics to Watch. 
In 2022, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival selected Wu as one of their New Faces of Comedy. In October that year, they went on to make their late-night stand-up debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Sabrina regularly performs at venues like Union Hall and the Bell House in New York City, where they’ve been featured as part of the New York Comedy Festival.

Wu served as a staff writer on the Disney+ series "Doogie Kameāloha M.D." and is currently a staff writer on an unannounced series for Netflix with Mike Schur executive producing. They recently sold their pilot 20th Century Studios.

Hosted by Becky Lynn.

Trans-It Girls Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson co-host an iconic night of stand-up & trans absurdity with their favorite comedians. With guests Kevin Allison, Natasha Muse, Ify Nwadiwe, and Sabrina Wu.

The Sklar Brothers host this amazing line up of comedians. As each comedian performs the Sklars sit on stage and write “tags” (jokes that go on the ends of their jokes). Then after each comic finishes their set the Sklars join them on stage to pitch them the tags they’ve written in real time. It’s stand up comedy and then a peek behind the curtain of what happens in green rooms everywhere. It’s a celebration of collaboration, improvisation, and community. With guests Doug Benson, Robby Hoffman, Thomas Lennon, and Arden Myrin.