Name: The Setup
Start: 2025-02-01T19:30:00-0800
End: 2025-02-01T21:00:00-0800

Tickets on sale November 17 at 10:00am Pacific! Lineup subject to change.
Show sold out? A limited number of tickets may be available at the door. Any available seats will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to try your luck!
Need help? Email boxoffice@sfsketchfest.com.

Saturday February 1, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST

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.

Artists

Austin Carr

Austin Carr is a Stand Up Comic based in the Bay Area. He is the creator & producer of the hit live show “Talking After Sets” as well as the co-producer of “Comedy on the Bay” putting on some of the most exciting shows in San Francisco!

Abhay Nadkarni

Born in Delhi, raised in Doha and Bangalore and migrating to California, Abhay Nadkarni's comedy weaves a narrative through a third-culture lens. He's been featured on New Faces of Comedy at Just for Laughs Montreal, NBC Bay Area, KQED, SF Sketchfest and the Huffington Post. With... Read More →

Richard Sarvate

Richard Sarvate quit tech to do stand-up. Oops! He started performing in San Francisco in 2011 and now lives in Los Angeles. He talks about his experience as a first-generation Indian immigrant, mental illness, and his time in Silicon Valley. Watching Richard perform is hilariously... Read More →

Nick Scarpino

Nick Scarpino is a professional Podcaster and Stand-up Comedian. He is one of the founders of the popular YouTube network Kinda Funny.

Colin Armstrong

Colin Armstrong is a stand up comedian from New Jersey who is known for his punch-heavy material and clinical depression. Co-creator of the viral sketch group "DimBoopers", his comedy videos have amassed millions of views on Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube. Colin regularly performs... Read More →

Diana Hong

Diana Hong is a Korean-American stand-up comedian and writer with humor like the ocean: deep, dark, and salty. Diana is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco Punch Line, and was named a Comic of the Week by The Jackie

Arielle Isaac Norman

Arielle Isaac Norman is a politically non-binary lesbian whose quick wit, dark humor, and satire cut right through the bullsh*t and get to the core of social, political, and gender issues, onstage as well as on her YouTube channel "ai Norman". Norman is a nationally touring headliner... Read More →

Martin Phillips

Martin Phillips is a stand up comedian, originally from DC, now residing in Austin, but still travels all over the country and has even performed in Alaska! While in college Martin was named the funniest college student in DC and hasn't stopped since; from performing at festivals... Read More →

Lea'h Sampson

Lea’h Sampson is a charismatic stand up comedian, writer, actress, and wig mom originally from Houston, Texas. Her comedy is described as dark, wild, fun and unexpected. Lea'h has been featured on the "Tamron Hall Show", "Don't Tell Comedy", Peacock, Out Of Bounds Festival, New... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Stand-Up

SF Sketchfest 2025