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Thursday, January 16
 

7:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Thursday January 16, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Boobie Trap (NYC), Ciao (LA), Never Sad (NYC) and The Recchia (SF). Hosted by Jordan Cerminara.

Artists
avatar for Boobie Trap

Boobie Trap

Boobie Trap is the breakout sketch group of NYC! After forming in the beginning of 2024, this all-femme team of powerhouses have taken the New York comedy scene by storm. They have since sold out multiple shows at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective and have guested at various venues around... Read More →
avatar for Ciao

Ciao

Ciao is a newly iconic sketch comedy team in LA. Formed by The Pack Theater in late 2023, Ciao has already made a splash with their delightfully silly sensibility. Written by some of the funniest folks in LA, directed by Lesley Tsina, and performed by 100% committed actors who really... Read More →
avatar for Never Sad

Never Sad

We’re Nehemiah Markos & Jed Feiman – writers, comedians and biological brothers based in NYC. Together we’re the comedy pair, Never Sad.We were finalists for the 2023 Nickelodeon Content Accelerator (top 10 out of 2000+ series submissions) and recently staff writers on "The... Read More →
avatar for The Recchia

The Recchia

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship," from The Recchia -- Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone’s had at least one. You tell us your stories, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and... Read More →
avatar for Jordan Cerminara

Jordan Cerminara

Co-producer of The Art Critique Comedy Show {comedians analyze & auction thrift store art}, Jordan Cerminara currently manufactures humor right outside of Portland, Oregon—exports include IRL stand-up, VR comedy experiences in partner with FlipsideXR, goofy ass analog collages... Read More →

Thursday January 16, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Thursday January 16, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Goldbaby (LA), Miss Golightly (LA), The New Experiment (LA) and Required Taste (SF)Hosted by Jared Kassebaum.
Artists
avatar for Goldbaby

Goldbaby

We are Goldbaby: sketch comedy, not sketchy comedy. Lush, glamorous, and a hot mess, we are more than just one flavor. Originating as a house team at The Pack Theater in Hollywood in 2018, Goldbaby is both a love letter to & twist on classic sketch, blending the simple with absurd... Read More →
avatar for Miss Golightly

Miss Golightly

Miss Golightly is an all Asian American male team that formed in 2016, and has been featured in comedy festivals around the country. The team has featured hot and funny Asian men well before "Crazy Rich Asians" did.
avatar for Required Taste

Required Taste

Required Taste originated as Leela’s Performing Improv Ensemble YUM!, which has been performing in the San Francisco Bay Area since January 2014. They're a group of friends with undeniable chemistry and a rampant love of word play, patterns and that oh-so-scrumptious place where... Read More →
avatar for The New Experiment

The New Experiment

The New Experiment is a long-form improv troupe based in Los Angeles, California! Originally, just a group of college friends the team has now morphed into an LA improv staple. Their style can be described as fast-paced, high-energy, and character-forward. The members of The New Experiment... Read More →
avatar for Jared Kassebaum

Jared Kassebaum

Jared Kassebaum is an LA-based, Indiana-raised, nationally performing comedian whose debut album premiered at #1 on iTunes in 2023 and is played on SiriusXM.

Thursday January 16, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Friday, January 17
 

7:00pm PST

Dinner Date
Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Come along with Two Married Couples on their fully improvised Dinner Date!

Spend an evening with Rachel, Dan, Jamie and John as they improvise a full double date that could end in anything from murder to polygamy depending on the suggestion!

With Rachel Bloom, John Ross Bowie, Jamie Denbo and Dan Gregor. With an opening set by Convoy.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom is best known for the TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and you can see her special "Death, Let Me Do My Special" on Netflix.
avatar for John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie is an actor and writer from New York City. His TV roles include Barry Kripke on "The Big Bang Theory," Jimmy Dimeo on "Speechless", as well as appearances on "Glee," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Neighborhood," "Veep," "Feel Good," "Genera+ion," several "CSI"s and... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo currently serves as co-EP on the 20th season of ABC's smash hit, "Grey's Anatomy". She was the creator, EP and showrunner of Lifetime's 10 episode one-hour dramedy series, "American Princess", which was based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival... Read More →
avatar for Dan Gregor

Dan Gregor

Dan Gregor most recently co-wrote the soon to be released "The Naked Gun" reboot for Paramount, with Akiva Schaffer & Doug Mand and Liam Neeson starring. Previously he co-wrote the Emmy award winning "Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers" for Disney, co-wrote and directed SXSW selection "Most... Read More →
avatar for Convoy

Convoy

Convoy is Alex Fernie, Alex Berg & Todd Fasen and have been performing their brand of fast-paced and hilarious improv together for 20 years. Their weekly show at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles was described by Time Out LA as "what can happen when a few players know... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With The Coven (SF), Goldbaby (LA), Miss Golightly (LA), and The New Experiment (LA), Hosted by Matt Duckett.
Artists
avatar for Goldbaby

Goldbaby

We are Goldbaby: sketch comedy, not sketchy comedy. Lush, glamorous, and a hot mess, we are more than just one flavor. Originating as a house team at The Pack Theater in Hollywood in 2018, Goldbaby is both a love letter to & twist on classic sketch, blending the simple with absurd... Read More →
avatar for Miss Golightly

Miss Golightly

Miss Golightly is an all Asian American male team that formed in 2016, and has been featured in comedy festivals around the country. The team has featured hot and funny Asian men well before "Crazy Rich Asians" did.
avatar for The Coven

The Coven

The Coven is a women and nonbinary improv group based in San Francisco, here to cast spells and conjure laughter! With our witchy vibes and love for long form, we perform improv that will leave you cackling with glee. So mote it be!
avatar for The New Experiment

The New Experiment

The New Experiment is a long-form improv troupe based in Los Angeles, California! Originally, just a group of college friends the team has now morphed into an LA improv staple. Their style can be described as fast-paced, high-energy, and character-forward. The members of The New Experiment... Read More →
avatar for Matt Duckett

Matt Duckett

Matt Duckett is a comedian and writer who uses his biracial background to fuel his humor and perspective on the world. His stand up covers everything from his upbringing in a "post-racial" society to an ill-advised law school stint, for which he is still in debt. Matt's videos have... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:00pm PST

The Groundlings: Cookin' with GAS
Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Since 1992, The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni, and Sunday Companies have played together in the all-improv explosion that has become almost as much of an institution as the Groundlings Theatre itself! Based entirely on audience suggestions, the comic daredevils invent custom-made satire and song. With Groundlings favorites and a special guest TBA!

Artists
avatar for Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns recently wrapped a recurring role on Amazon Freevee’s "Jury Duty." TV/FILM credits include "Grand Crew," "This Is Us," "I Feel Bad," "Suburbicon," "Mighty Med," "Go On," "Whitney," "Mike Tyson Mysteries" and more. She has landed TV development deals with Warner Bros... Read More →
avatar for David Crabb

David Crabb

David Crabb is a writer, performer & creator of the solo show “Bad Kid” (New York Times Critics’ Pick) and writer of the memoir “Bad Kid" (Harper Perennial). His upcoming credits include “Sex Lives of College Girls,” & “Rambler” with Owen Wilson. You can hear him playing... Read More →
avatar for H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner is an actor/writer based in Los Angeles, obviously. Currently he can be seen in "The Last OG" and as the voice of JP in "Craig of the Creek." Other credits include "Good Girls," "The Happytime Murders," "Mom," "What Would Diplo Do," "Mary and Jane," "Review," "Clipped... Read More →
avatar for Peggy Guggenheim

Peggy Guggenheim

Patty Guggenheim appeared as Madisynn King on Marvel’s “ She-Hulk" series. She also recently played Delray Donna in “The Binge 2" on HULU and a variety of other messes on “Killing It,” “Mr. Mayor,” “Reno 911,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Superstore,” “Modern... Read More →
avatar for Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy is an actor, writer, and (current) director of the Groundlings Sunday Company. He recently made a standout debut with Rogue Machine in the critically acclaimed “Human Error" at the Matrix Theater with his great bud, Lauren Burns. You can catch Kiel in the upcoming film... Read More →
avatar for Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis is from New Orleans, LA and you may have seen her on: "AP Bio," "Baskets," "Drunk History" seasons 4 and 5, "MadTV," "The Gaggle," "Brooklyn Nine Nine," "Gay Skit Happens," and all sorts of other fun things!
avatar for Chase Rosenberg

Chase Rosenberg

Chase was born and raised in Los Angeles, but holds the title of New Yorker Emeritus for their four years' time living in Brooklyn during an unprecedented global pandemic, the likes of which modern history had never before witnessed. They earned a BA in English (Creative Writing... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Friday January 17, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Boobie Trap (NYC), Ciao (LA), Never Sad (NYC) and Sass Factory (SF). Hosted by Lisa Chanoux.
Artists
avatar for Boobie Trap

Boobie Trap

Boobie Trap is the breakout sketch group of NYC! After forming in the beginning of 2024, this all-femme team of powerhouses have taken the New York comedy scene by storm. They have since sold out multiple shows at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective and have guested at various venues around... Read More →
avatar for Ciao

Ciao

Ciao is a newly iconic sketch comedy team in LA. Formed by The Pack Theater in late 2023, Ciao has already made a splash with their delightfully silly sensibility. Written by some of the funniest folks in LA, directed by Lesley Tsina, and performed by 100% committed actors who really... Read More →
avatar for Never Sad

Never Sad

We’re Nehemiah Markos & Jed Feiman – writers, comedians and biological brothers based in NYC. Together we’re the comedy pair, Never Sad.We were finalists for the 2023 Nickelodeon Content Accelerator (top 10 out of 2000+ series submissions) and recently staff writers on "The... Read More →
avatar for Sass Factory

Sass Factory

Sass Factory Improv was formed in San Francisco in 2023 and has performed across the city (including last year's Sketchfest!) since. Based on the audience's suggestion, the Sass Factory mass produces profound and preposterous characters in a whimsical, wackiful, wonderland of a narrative... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Chanoux

Lisa Chanoux

Lisa Chanoux is an LA based stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster and producer who makes audiences laugh with her vibrant and fun approach. She hosts and produces "Chatterbox Comedy Night," a weekly comedy show that has been called "the best independently produced comedy show in the... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:30pm PST

The Groundlings: Cookin' with GAS
Friday January 17, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Since 1992, The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni, and Sunday Companies have played together in the all-improv explosion that has become almost as much of an institution as the Groundlings Theatre itself! Based entirely on audience suggestions, the comic daredevils invent custom-made satire and song. With Groundlings favorites and a special guest TBA!
Artists
avatar for Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns recently wrapped a recurring role on Amazon Freevee’s "Jury Duty." TV/FILM credits include "Grand Crew," "This Is Us," "I Feel Bad," "Suburbicon," "Mighty Med," "Go On," "Whitney," "Mike Tyson Mysteries" and more. She has landed TV development deals with Warner Bros... Read More →
avatar for David Crabb

David Crabb

David Crabb is a writer, performer & creator of the solo show “Bad Kid” (New York Times Critics’ Pick) and writer of the memoir “Bad Kid" (Harper Perennial). His upcoming credits include “Sex Lives of College Girls,” & “Rambler” with Owen Wilson. You can hear him playing... Read More →
avatar for H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner is an actor/writer based in Los Angeles, obviously. Currently he can be seen in "The Last OG" and as the voice of JP in "Craig of the Creek." Other credits include "Good Girls," "The Happytime Murders," "Mom," "What Would Diplo Do," "Mary and Jane," "Review," "Clipped... Read More →
avatar for Peggy Guggenheim

Peggy Guggenheim

Patty Guggenheim appeared as Madisynn King on Marvel’s “ She-Hulk" series. She also recently played Delray Donna in “The Binge 2" on HULU and a variety of other messes on “Killing It,” “Mr. Mayor,” “Reno 911,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Superstore,” “Modern... Read More →
avatar for Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy is an actor, writer, and (current) director of the Groundlings Sunday Company. He recently made a standout debut with Rogue Machine in the critically acclaimed “Human Error" at the Matrix Theater with his great bud, Lauren Burns. You can catch Kiel in the upcoming film... Read More →
avatar for Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis is from New Orleans, LA and you may have seen her on: "AP Bio," "Baskets," "Drunk History" seasons 4 and 5, "MadTV," "The Gaggle," "Brooklyn Nine Nine," "Gay Skit Happens," and all sorts of other fun things!
avatar for Chase Rosenberg

Chase Rosenberg

Chase was born and raised in Los Angeles, but holds the title of New Yorker Emeritus for their four years' time living in Brooklyn during an unprecedented global pandemic, the likes of which modern history had never before witnessed. They earned a BA in English (Creative Writing... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
 
Saturday, January 18
 

5:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Saturday January 18, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Big Apartment (NYC), Chugga Chugga (LA), Jane "Austin" Improv (Austin, TX) and Limited Breadsticks (SF). Hosted by Rachelle Cochran.
Artists
avatar for Big Apartment

Big Apartment

Big Apartment is an independent sketch group based in New York City, formed through the BoogieManja Sketch Collective. Big Apartment regularly performs all over NYC and a few times in Canada.
avatar for Chugga Chugga

Chugga Chugga

Chugga Chugga is a cast of eight players, made up of actors, writers, directors, and comedians, whose roots span the entire country, from Los Angeles to Orlando. Our format takes a single word from the audience and then we launch ourselves into a “living room” style word association... Read More →
avatar for Jane

Jane "Austin" Improv

Jane "Austin" Improv strives to push the boundaries of what a Jane Austen world can look like onstage, taking unique and creative seasonal spins while at the same time continuing to strengthen their honest embodiment of Jane Austen’s core fundamentals. In recognition of their success... Read More →
avatar for Limited Breadsticks

Limited Breadsticks

We are a band of misfits from other improv teams who banded together to form a super group called Limited Breadsticks in 2022.
avatar for Rachelle Cochran

Rachelle Cochran

Rachelle Cochran describes her comedy style as, “silly” and “loud.” Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who also happened to open for Cameron Esposito and Jay Jurden one time. She was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

5:00pm PST

The West Texas Weirs
Saturday January 18, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
In this Southern-fried comedic romp, Stephnie Weir examines the uncanny parallels between the iconic 70’s film “Smokey and The Bandit” and her childhood growing up on a used car lot in West Texas, repossessing cars with her family.

With an opening set by Convoy.

Artists
avatar for Stephnie Weir

Stephnie Weir

Stephnie Weir is an actress, comedian and writer. She performed on Chicago’s Second City MainStage before moving to LA to join the sketch show "MadTv." Her tv and film credits include "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "Veep," "The Comedians," "GodMothered" and "Key&Peele." She improvises with... Read More →
avatar for Convoy

Convoy

Convoy is Alex Fernie, Alex Berg & Todd Fasen and have been performing their brand of fast-paced and hilarious improv together for 20 years. Their weekly show at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles was described by Time Out LA as "what can happen when a few players know... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Business Casual: Cowboys
Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
The place? The Wild West. The year… The Wild West. Come see as comedy trio Business Casual presents with their new show: COWBOYS!

Business Casual (@businesscasualcomedy) is a sketch comedy trio hailing from Los Angeles. The group consists of Jeremy Elder (@jeremyelderr), Cory Peter Lane (@corypeterlane), and Hunter Saling (@idealstepdad), all graduates from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. The trio embody a unique blend of physicality, absurdist sketch comedy, and clown. Or as one drunken woman in Louisville titled it: comedy rock n’ roll. 

Critics have called their previous works “physical comedy perfection” (Three Weeks), “beautifully absurd” (Radio Haha),  “sheer Fringe genius” (The Scotsman), and “an evening of stupidity you’ll be sure to remember” (Broadway World). 

COWBOYS most recently completed a limited Off-Broadway run at Asylum NYC. Previously, the show was presented as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival and Moontower Comedy Festival, both to sold out audiences. Their previous show FERAL has been featured at the Moontower Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketch Fest, and the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (produced under the Stamptown banner).

The show tells the story of a gunslinging cowboy seeking revenge on the three men who killed his family. He must assemble a posse and set out on the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, the group encounter gold miners, snake oil salesman, and just about every Western trope you could think of. If you do think of a trope that they don’t mention, Business Casual kindly invites you to “keep it to yourself!”

Yeehaw pardner! Snake in my boot! Big pot of gold! 

PRAISE FOR COWBOYS:

“Business Casual are all going to be world famous in a few years and you are going to feel very cool about being able to say you saw them do a bizarre cowboy themed comedy show.” — Chris Gethard

“I love these boys with all of my heart.” — Natalie Palamides

With an opening set from Las Vegas' TSTMRKT
Artists
avatar for Business Casual

Business Casual

Business Casual is a comedy best-friendship from Los Angeles, California. The group is currently based in NY, performing a brand of comedy that blends both sketch, improvisation, and clowning. They have been featured at the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketch Fest, and the Edinburgh... Read More →
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TSTMRKT

TSTMRKT is a random act of cheap theatrics that incorporates time, minimalism, absurd theater, film, and audio collage. Each show is formulated and prepared with no regard for audience reaction. The set is constructed through sound, and the sound is pre-recorded in "real time." This... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Theme Park Improv
Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
The Theme Park Improv Show's improvisers take a single suggestion from the audience, and wing an entire set of fast-paced long-form scenes and characters, based on stories from special guest monologist Kevin Pollak ("The Usual Suspects"). After several years of sold-out shows, they return to SF Sketchfest with another stellar lineup: Ian Brennan (co-creator of "Glee"), Rachel Dratch ("Saturday Night Live"), Simon Helberg ("The Big Bang Theory"), Michael Hitchcock ("Best in Show"), Jessica Makinson ("South Park"), Oscar Nunez ("The Office"), Cole Stratton ("Impeachment: American Crime Story"), Janet Varney ("Stan Against Evil"), and Gary Anthony Williams ("The Boondocks"). This will be a show you won't soon forget!
Artists
avatar for Ian Brennan

Ian Brennan

Ian Brennan is a four-time Emmy Nominee and is the BAFTA and two-time Golden Globe-winning co-Creator of "Glee," "Scream Queens," "The Politician," "Hollywood," "The Watcher," and "Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer Story."
avatar for Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" for 7 years. Before that she was on the Mainstage of Second City Chicago for four years, where she wrote and performed with Adam McKay, Scott Adsit, and Tina Fey. She appeared in a bunch of TV shows, including "King of Queens... Read More →
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Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg was most recently seen opposite Natasha Lyonne in "Poker Face," Rian Johnson's new mystery series for Peacock. He starred opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in French auteur Leos Carax’s film, "Annette," which opened the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and is currently... Read More →
avatar for Michael Hitchcock

Michael Hitchcock

From his critically-acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has earned a solid reputation in the entertainment industry.As an actor, Hitchcock is featured in two of 2011’s most popular films. He portrayed “Deputy... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson is an LA based actor/improviser/writer/director. She has been a series regular on "South Park", "Halfway Home" and "Trigger Happy TV", all for Comedy Central. Other credits include "The Great Indoors", "Maron" and "Modern Family". She's an alumnus of iO West and UCBLA... Read More →
avatar for Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on NBC's "The Office". He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards, an ALMA Award, a TV Land Award and an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the role. Oscar is also recognized for his roles in movies like "The Proposal... Read More →
avatar for Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton is the co-founder of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, a month-long annual event highlighting the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, TV and film comedy, which celebrates its twenty-first year in January 2024. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and... Read More →
avatar for Janet Varney

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. She can be heard as the voice of Korra on "The Legend of Korra" on Netflix, where she can also be seen as Summer in the comedy series "Country Comfort". On HULU, she fights dark forces starring opposite John C... Read More →
avatar for Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams recently appeared in the films "The Internship" with Vince Vaughn and "The Factory" along with John Cusack. You can catch him in new episodes of "Whose Line is it Anyway", "Mike and Molly" and "Baby Daddy". He has recurred on "The Soul Man", "Raising Hope", "Malcolm... Read More →
avatar for Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak started as stand-up comedian in San Francisco, when at age twenty he was the youngest entrant in the SF Comedy Competition. Five grueling, learning and growing years later he had risen to the top. It was time to move to Los Angeles with dreams of appearing on “The Tonight... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:30pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Saturday January 18, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Chicken Big (NYC), Gunk (LA), Improv All Stars (SF) and Whoops! (LA). Hosted by Diante Neagle.
Artists
avatar for Chicken Big

Chicken Big

Chicken Big (Tej Khanna, Ibhan Kulkarni, and Lars Montanaro) is a Brooklyn-based comedy trio that produces and performs improv, clown, and experimental comedy experiences. They are a house team at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and have been featured performers at Asylum NYC, The... Read More →
avatar for Gunk

Gunk

Gunk was formed in Los Angeles in 2023 and has been winning every competition in the LA area since. Gunk is Sahil Desai, Niko Thiel, and Nick Murhling.
avatar for Improv All Stars

Improv All Stars

The Improv All Stars were formed in 2020 as an online show of veteran improvisors from around the country. Since being able to preform in person again, the group has preformed all over the Bay Area and in Sketchfest in 2023 and 2024. The All-Stars are based out of San Francisco, but... Read More →
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Whoops!

Whoops! was formed in 2022, and performs every 4th Sunday at the Pack Theater in Hollywood.
avatar for Diante Neagle

Diante Neagle

Born and raised in Tacoma, WA, Diante Neagle is a humble, hardworking comic whose anecdotal style paired with sharp joke writing makes him a unique voice in comedy. He placed in 2018's Punchline Comedy Show Competition in Seattle and was featured in the first annual Tacoma Comedy... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:30pm PST

Dinner Date
Saturday January 18, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Come along with Two Married Couples on their fully improvised Dinner Date!

Spend an evening with Rachel, Dan, Jamie and John as they improvise a full double date that could end in anything from murder to polygamy depending on the suggestion!

With Rachel Bloom, John Ross Bowie, Jamie Denbo, and Dan Gregor. With an opening set from Max & Nicky.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom is best known for the TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and you can see her special "Death, Let Me Do My Special" on Netflix.
avatar for John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie is an actor and writer from New York City. His TV roles include Barry Kripke on "The Big Bang Theory," Jimmy Dimeo on "Speechless", as well as appearances on "Glee," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Neighborhood," "Veep," "Feel Good," "Genera+ion," several "CSI"s and... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo currently serves as co-EP on the 20th season of ABC's smash hit, "Grey's Anatomy". She was the creator, EP and showrunner of Lifetime's 10 episode one-hour dramedy series, "American Princess", which was based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival... Read More →
avatar for Dan Gregor

Dan Gregor

Dan Gregor most recently co-wrote the soon to be released "The Naked Gun" reboot for Paramount, with Akiva Schaffer & Doug Mand and Liam Neeson starring. Previously he co-wrote the Emmy award winning "Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers" for Disney, co-wrote and directed SXSW selection "Most... Read More →
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Max & Nicky

Think big. Real big. We’re talking big to the Max…and Nicky!Max & Nicky are twin brothers Max & Nicky Weinbach, a quirky duo act with an absurd and offbeat sensibility. They’ve opened up for Reggie Watts, Hannah Einbeinder, Jo Firestone, Brent Weinbach, and DJ Douggpound and... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:45pm PST

The Black Version
Saturday January 18, 2025 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
An all African-American cast of seasoned improv specialists from the world-famous troupe The Groundlings asks the audience to suggest a popular film title and then performs the black version of that movie. And with experienced and talented performers like Nyima Funk, Daniele Gaither, Phil LaMarr, Karen Maruyama, Gary Anthony Williams and creator Jordan Black in on the fun, audiences are sure to see off-the-cuff comedy at its best. The cast's stellar credits range from "Saturday Night Live" and "Mad TV" to "The Boondocks" and "Reno 911!"
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Jordan Black

Jordan Black is a former writer for "Saturday Night Live," the creator of "The Black Version" and an alum of the Groundlings Improv Theater. He has been a series regular on several shows including "Punk'd" and "Halfway Home" on Comedy Central. His voice has been heard on "South Park... Read More →
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Nyima Funk

Nyima Funk is the host of "Undercover Cupid," the new hidden camera dating show on NickMom. She’s also a cast member on the CW’s "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and Comedy Central’s "Key & Peele." Her television credits include NBC’s "Thank God You’re Here," MTV’s "Wild ‘N... Read More →
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Daniele Gaither

Daniele Gaither is widely recognized (primarily by young Mexican-American men, sailors and prison inmates) for her work on "MADtv" (Fox). She starred in half-hour prime time series "The Rerun Show" (NBC) and prime time sketch comedy show "Hype" (WB). Daniele grew up mostly in Minnesota... Read More →
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Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, and Yale University alum, Phil LaMarr has thrilled audiences for decades with his TV and film work on projects such as "Pulp Fiction," "Futurama," "Samurai Jack," "Static Shock," "Family Guy," "Justice League," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Supergirl," "Curb... Read More →
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Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams recently appeared in the films "The Internship" with Vince Vaughn and "The Factory" along with John Cusack. You can catch him in new episodes of "Whose Line is it Anyway", "Mike and Molly" and "Baby Daddy". He has recurred on "The Soul Man", "Raising Hope", "Malcolm... Read More →
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Cedric Yarbrough

Cedric Yarbrough's television credits include Comedy Central's hit "Reno 911!", Adult Swim's Peabody award winning "The Boondocks" & guest appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Key & Peele," & "Comedy Bang! Bang!" Some of his film credits include "The 40 Year Old Virgin," "Get Smart... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Sunday, January 19
 

1:00pm PST

The Groundlings: 50th Anniversary All-Star Improv Show and Panel
Sunday January 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
For the last fifty years, The Groundlings improvisation and sketch comedy theatre has been teaching students and delighting audiences from its foundation in Los Angeles and far beyond. Initially founded by San Francisco’s own “The Committee” member Gary Austin, The Groundlings have become universally recognized as a talent pool from which many directors, producers, television series and movies have discovered and fostered some of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic performers. 

To celebrate this iconic institution’s half-century landmark, SF Sketchfest is honored to present an improv show and panel featuring Groundlings alumni spanning across decades— from founding members all the way up to present-day current Main Company. Watch this incredibly talented group play together, then discuss how they came to join the acclaimed community, and what it’s meant to them.

With Jordan Black, David Crabb, Michael Hitchcock, Phil LaMarr, Laraine Newman, Mindy Sterling, Julia Sweeney and more.
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Jordan Black

Jordan Black is a former writer for "Saturday Night Live," the creator of "The Black Version" and an alum of the Groundlings Improv Theater. He has been a series regular on several shows including "Punk'd" and "Halfway Home" on Comedy Central. His voice has been heard on "South Park... Read More →
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David Crabb

David Crabb is a writer, performer & creator of the solo show “Bad Kid” (New York Times Critics’ Pick) and writer of the memoir “Bad Kid" (Harper Perennial). His upcoming credits include “Sex Lives of College Girls,” & “Rambler” with Owen Wilson. You can hear him playing... Read More →
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Michael Hitchcock

From his critically-acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has earned a solid reputation in the entertainment industry.As an actor, Hitchcock is featured in two of 2011’s most popular films. He portrayed “Deputy... Read More →
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Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, and Yale University alum, Phil LaMarr has thrilled audiences for decades with his TV and film work on projects such as "Pulp Fiction," "Futurama," "Samurai Jack," "Static Shock," "Family Guy," "Justice League," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Supergirl," "Curb... Read More →
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Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman is a native of Los Angeles and began her career at the age of 15 when the improv group she worked with was hired to bring culture and self-expression to the youth of East LA and South Central.After High School she went to Paris and studied mime with Marcel Marceau... Read More →
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Mindy Sterling

Mindy Sterling is a 2017 two time Emmy Nominee for Best Actress in Short Form Comedy or Drama for her work on “Con Man" and “Secs and Execs.” She is probably best known for her character portrayal of The Frau Farbissina, Dr. Evil’s German henchwoman and lover, in all three... Read More →
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Julia Sweeney

Julia Sweeney is an actor, writer, and comedian. She was born in Spokane, Washington in 1959. She joined The Groundlings improv group and from there was cast on SNL where she worked from 1990 – 1995. She has created 3 one-person comedy shows: "God Said Ha!"(show was on Broadway... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Sunday January 19, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Chicken Big (NYC), Gunk (LA), Kuch Kuch Bollywood (SF) and Whoops! (LA). Hosted by Faraz Niafattah.

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Chicken Big

Chicken Big (Tej Khanna, Ibhan Kulkarni, and Lars Montanaro) is a Brooklyn-based comedy trio that produces and performs improv, clown, and experimental comedy experiences. They are a house team at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and have been featured performers at Asylum NYC, The... Read More →
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Gunk

Gunk was formed in Los Angeles in 2023 and has been winning every competition in the LA area since. Gunk is Sahil Desai, Niko Thiel, and Nick Murhling.
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Kuch Kuch Bollywood

Kuch Kuch Bollywood burst onto the scene during last year's Sketchfest, originally formed for a sketch show that took the festival by storm! We are a vibrant South Asian improv crew, 10 members strong, with a rotating cast that keeps every performance fresh and unpredictable. Our... Read More →
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Whoops!

Whoops! was formed in 2022, and performs every 4th Sunday at the Pack Theater in Hollywood.
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Faraz Niafattah

Faraz Niafattah is a Toronto-based standup comedian whose deadpan delivery and colorful choice of words leaves audiences wanting more, he is often described as a crowd favorite for his relatable humor. Faraz can be seen regularly at many Toronto Clubs including Absolute Comedy, The... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:30pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Sunday January 19, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Big Apartment (NYC), Chugga Chugga (LA), Jane "Austin" Improv (Austin, TX) and Trash Movie Improv (Sacramento). Hosted by Virginia Jones.

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Big Apartment

Big Apartment is an independent sketch group based in New York City, formed through the BoogieManja Sketch Collective. Big Apartment regularly performs all over NYC and a few times in Canada.
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Chugga Chugga

Chugga Chugga is a cast of eight players, made up of actors, writers, directors, and comedians, whose roots span the entire country, from Los Angeles to Orlando. Our format takes a single word from the audience and then we launch ourselves into a “living room” style word association... Read More →
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Jane "Austin" Improv

Jane "Austin" Improv strives to push the boundaries of what a Jane Austen world can look like onstage, taking unique and creative seasonal spins while at the same time continuing to strengthen their honest embodiment of Jane Austen’s core fundamentals. In recognition of their success... Read More →
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Trash Movie Improv

Trash Movie Improv has been performing since October 2018. We currently have a monthly show at the Sacramento Comedy Spot. The show has been featured in "Good Day Sacramento", and a part of the book "100 Things To Do in Sacramento Before You Die".
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Virginia Jones

Virginia Jones has been on "Portlandia," CNN’s "History of Comedy," and an Australian tap dance infomercial. Virginia has over 20K followers on TikTok, whom she loves more than her family.She has opened for some of her heroes like Maria Bamford, Jackie Kashian, Laurie Kilmartin, and Eddie Pepitone, and not just the thing where she happens to appear before them on a showcase, but like, they asked her to open a show for them and th... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Thursday, January 23
 

7:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Thursday January 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Adult Improv (SF), Fun in Moderation (NYC), Septar (Philadelphia) and Amanda Xeller (NYC). Hosted by Jason Van Glass.
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Adult Improv

What if there was an indie improv team that was also eight best friends? Adult Improv have been improvising together in various forms for seven years. Specializing in monoscene, a majority of the team went to undergrad together honing this form, and have been performing together for... Read More →
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Amanda Xeller

Amanda Xeller is a visceral, raw, and physical sketch and character performer from Brooklyn, NY. She is known for her boldness, wild approaches, and, yes, sometimes she's messy. Her work has been featured across the United States, Canada, and as a part of several Sketch Festivals... Read More →
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Fun in Moderation

Fun in Moderation is a New York City-based sketch comedy team comprised of Austin Elias-de Jesus (UCB), Kendall Bowden (Nick’s girlfriend), Nick Ryan (Kendall’s boyfriend), and Syd King (Good Girls Gone Sad). They have been around since 2022, performing at venues like Caveat... Read More →
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Septar

From the visionary fans of Rugrats (1991) and SEPTA (1963), comes Septar, Philadelphia’s only undecuple sketch comedy group with a strong affinity for both 90s nostalgia and public transit! Are you looking to enjoy some live comedy that comes from a love of deep cut pop culture... Read More →
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Jason Van Glass

Master of the one-liner, and favorite comedian of servicemen and presidents alike, Jason Van Glass is one of the nation’s most-beloved entertainers, a millionaire many times over, and a star in every category open to him: vaudeville, radio, television, and film, most notably a string... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Forever Improv (SF), Model Majority (NYC), One Bad Egg (NYC) and Two Loud Gays (LA). Hosted by Cab Washington.

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Forever Improv

Forever Improv is San Francisco’s newest (and wildest) long-form improv show and it’s completely free! Join us every other Friday in the Mission, as a team of all-star veteran improvisers create a show of completely unscripted and unforgettable comedy! And follow us on Instagram... Read More →
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Model Majority

Model Majority is NYC’s premier and acclaimed all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team and was recently featured on ABC/GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CBS and NY1. They bring new comedy sketches and laughs to every show while fighting stereotypes. Created by Veronica Dang in... Read More →
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One Bad Egg

One Bad Egg is an all queer sketch trio hailing from Brooklyn, NY (shocking). The group formed in the summer of 2017 after a swing dancing event went horribly, horribly wrong. Performing all over New York and at comedy festivals across both coasts, One Bad Egg has gained a reputation... Read More →
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Two Loud Gays

Two Loud Gays is a two person sketch show starring Jesse Esparza ("Maggie," "Mixedish") and Dan Leahy ("Reboot," "Barry," "Dave"). This show has it all: fast-paced over the top characters, no wigs, one costume change, a couple of f-slurs (tasteful), and maybe a musical number? Come... Read More →
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Cab Washington

Colin "Cab" Washington is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Philadelphia, PA. He started doing stand-up in the City of Angels, Los Angeles where he began doing improv Westside Comedy Theater as well as the world famous Upright Citizen's Brigade. Shortly after starting improv... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Friday, January 24
 

7:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Friday January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Bingewatch (SF), Model Majority (NYC), One Bad Egg (NYC) and Two Loud Gays (LA). Hosted by Willie Harms.

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Bingewatch

Our show is all about what you love and why you love it! Where the TV Mulitiverse comes to you! Bingewatch takes two of the shows you're binge watching, and mixes them together to give you something wholly new yet delightfully familiar. Chock full of your favorite binge worthy goodness... Read More →
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Model Majority

Model Majority is NYC’s premier and acclaimed all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team and was recently featured on ABC/GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CBS and NY1. They bring new comedy sketches and laughs to every show while fighting stereotypes. Created by Veronica Dang in... Read More →
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One Bad Egg

One Bad Egg is an all queer sketch trio hailing from Brooklyn, NY (shocking). The group formed in the summer of 2017 after a swing dancing event went horribly, horribly wrong. Performing all over New York and at comedy festivals across both coasts, One Bad Egg has gained a reputation... Read More →
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Two Loud Gays

Two Loud Gays is a two person sketch show starring Jesse Esparza ("Maggie," "Mixedish") and Dan Leahy ("Reboot," "Barry," "Dave"). This show has it all: fast-paced over the top characters, no wigs, one costume change, a couple of f-slurs (tasteful), and maybe a musical number? Come... Read More →
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Willie Harms

Willie Harms, Named a Semi-Finalist at the 2023 Laugh Hard Comedy Competition, a Finalist at the 22nd Annual Comedy Tournament at Jukebox Comedy Club in Peoria, IL, started his stand-up career in early 2023. Harms’ story telling and quick wit is sure to keep audiences laughing and... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:00pm PST

Workjuice Improv
Friday January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
The WorkJuice Improvisers are delighted to make their return to SF Sketchfest! The cast of perennial favorites from The Thrilling Adventure Hour will take to the stage, sans scripts, and improvise a show based on monologues by a special guest. The players have mesmerized audiences around the world and will bring their incredible wit and hilarity to San Francisco for one show only. This is long form improv at its best!

With Craig Cackowski, Jonathan Dinerstein, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney and more.
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Craig Cackowski

Craig Cackowski is an actor, improvisor and teacher based in Los Angeles. As an actor, he has been seen in recurring roles on such shows as "Community", "Veep", "Drunk History", and "Sex Lives Of College Girls". Look for him in the new shows "Hysteria!" on "Peacock" and "The Pitt... Read More →
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Jonathan Dinerstein

Jonathan Dinerstein is a versatile composer of music for film and television. His recent credits include scores for Audible's star-studded audio drama "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story", Alan Tudyk's TV comedy series "Con Man", and many feature films. He's also written music for countless... Read More →
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Mark Gagliardi

You may know me as the original and frequent narrator of Comedy Central's Emmy-winning "Drunk History" or as Croach The Tracker in the star-studded Largo hit "The Thrilling Adventure Hour. "We may have met at a Comic-Con or two. You may have been among our 2 million downloads... Read More →
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Marc Evan Jackson

Marc Evan Jackson is best known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, The Baby-Sitters Club, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Kong: Skull Island, and was mostly recently seen in Apple TV's Lessons in Chemistry. More importantly, Marc is the co-founder of The Detroit... Read More →
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Annie Savage

Annie Savage has performed on stage in numerous sketch and improv shows, most notably as a Conservatory Grad from Second City, L.A. She was a troupe member on “National Lampoon’s National Sketch Show Tour” and wrote, produced and starred in the sketch show, “Stupid Annie... Read More →
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Hal Lubin

The co-host of both “We Got This with Mark and Hal” and “Tights and Fights” podcasts on the Maximum Fun Network and “Good Morning Night Vale” for the Night Vale Presents network, Hal Lublin is an accomplished actor and improviser. Best known for his work as one of the... Read More →
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Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins is a comedian, improvisor and actor.He hosts the stage variety show "Varietopia" and co-hosts the "Threedom" podcast with Scott Aukerman & Lauren Lapkus, and the "Stay F. Homekins" podcast with his wife, Janie Haddad Tompkins.For a full list of Mr. Tompkins’ stage... Read More →
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Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. She can be heard as the voice of Korra on "The Legend of Korra" on Netflix, where she can also be seen as Summer in the comedy series "Country Comfort". On HULU, she fights dark forces starring opposite John C... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Fun in Moderation (NYC), La Spazzatura (SF), Septar (Philadelphia) and Amanda Xeller (NYC). Hosted by Valeria Vulpe.

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Amanda Xeller

Amanda Xeller is a visceral, raw, and physical sketch and character performer from Brooklyn, NY. She is known for her boldness, wild approaches, and, yes, sometimes she's messy. Her work has been featured across the United States, Canada, and as a part of several Sketch Festivals... Read More →
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Fun in Moderation

Fun in Moderation is a New York City-based sketch comedy team comprised of Austin Elias-de Jesus (UCB), Kendall Bowden (Nick’s girlfriend), Nick Ryan (Kendall’s boyfriend), and Syd King (Good Girls Gone Sad). They have been around since 2022, performing at venues like Caveat... Read More →
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La Spazzatura

La Spazzatura [Italian: (n) trash] is low brow opera, high brow improv. Based on a single audience suggestion, they perform comedic arias, duets, and perfectly executed recitativo* accompanied by piano.*That sound you heard was Mozart rolling in his grave to 5/8 time.
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Septar

From the visionary fans of Rugrats (1991) and SEPTA (1963), comes Septar, Philadelphia’s only undecuple sketch comedy group with a strong affinity for both 90s nostalgia and public transit! Are you looking to enjoy some live comedy that comes from a love of deep cut pop culture... Read More →
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Valeria Vulpe

Valeria Vulpe is a comedian from Moldova, living in New York, and traveling internationally. She started performing in October 2023. She has since appeared at clubs across New York, is a regular at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and Broadway Comedy Club, and an irregular at festivals... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Saturday, January 25
 

4:00pm PST

Time to Kill
Saturday January 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Like phoenixes rising from the ashes of the successful writers' strike, writers, producers, and comedians who work at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more, come together for their iconic sketch show Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show. Time Out NY rec'd the show as "one of the best things to do in NYC!" and the NY Times just rec'd the show as "What to Do in NYC in October 2023."

Created by Rachael Burke and produced by Rachael Burke/Scott Hercman, the show features sketches, musical numbers, celebrity impressions, and more! If "I Think You Should Leave"’s Tim Robinson had septuplets, it would be the cast of “Time to Kill." The show features America's sweethearts, Lily Blumkin ("The Daily Show"), Rachael Burke ("The Tonight Show"), Scott Hercman ("The Daily Show"), Josh Nasser (Comedy Central), Sila Puhl ("The Daily Show"), Nick Reichheld (NBC's "Bring the Funny"), Channing Tookes (The Armory), and more! One thing they all have in common? They KILL it onstage.

The team has performed together in monthly shows since 2018 to sold-out audiences in NYC and around the country at SF Sketchfest, Flyover Comedy Festival, Portland Sketch Fest, Charleston Comedy Festival, Austin Sketch Fest, NY Comedy Festival, and more, and a few performed their original sketch comedy on NBC’s Bring the Funny with Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, Jeff Foxworthy, and Amanda Seales!

With A Million Shetland Ponies, hosted by Connor Lonsdale.
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Time to Kill

Writers and producers at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more of the best comedians in NYC come together with the best comedians in NYC for Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show — with each performance packed with sketches, musical numbers, celebrity impressions, and more!If... Read More →
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A Million Shetland Ponies

A Million Shetland Ponies is a two-man musical comedy duo from Los Angeles! They're a live act specializing in genre parody whose music can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, and the hills of Prospect Park on lonely, cloudless nights.A Million Shetland Ponies is like if Flight of the... Read More →
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Connor Lonsdale

Connor Lonsdale is a white male comedian but he’s different from the other white male comedians because he has a stupid haircut. His irreverent and conversational style of humor has captivated audiences of all demographics and intellectual capabilities. He has performed in festivals... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

5:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Saturday January 25, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With A.J. Schraeder Tries His Best (Greensboro, NC), Bad Medicine (Washington DC), Full of Bones (NYC) and Gamesome Frolic (SF). Hosted by Jide Okonkwo.

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A.J. Schraeder Tries His Best

A.J. Schraeder has been performing sketch comedy for nearly 2 decades now. During that time, he's brought shows to colleges across the country, been invited to comedy festivals across North America, and sold commercial ideas and content to brands around the world. He is the most recent... Read More →
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Bad Medicine

Bad Medicine is from a political town, bringing you comedy with a flair for the dark and absurd. Our unpredictable sketches mix up styles and formats, all with the goal of highlighting the quirky and ridiculous sides of real life. Bad Medicine has been calling the DC Improv Comedy... Read More →
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Full of Bones

Full of Bones is an Improv team forged from the depths of hell. The team is composed of Tony Ferraro, Robert Johnston, Meredith Dietz, Mark Burns, Chris Tucker, and Madeline Wolfson. They have been described as having “broken brains” and being “rotten to the core”. Full of... Read More →
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Gamesome Frolic

Shakespeare liked to control every word. Improv begs us to let go! "Jesters" Diana Brown and Radhika Rao are caught in the middle and plot to bring these ideas together to a merry completion with the  help of court musician, Michael Shaffer, accompanying them on a Veillette Gryphon... Read More →
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Jide Okonkwo

With an international background, Jide Okonkwo brings a worldly --- and sometimes otherworldly perspective to the stage. Although based in the Bay Area, Jide has performed around the globe, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and has opened for Big Jay Oakerson. A lover of... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:00pm PST

That's a Bad Idea
Saturday January 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
That's a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from different corners of the US, Curry Barker and Cooper Tomlinson converged in LA, creating a dynamic force redefining online sketch comedy. Drawing inspiration from iconic shows like "I Think You Should Leave" and "Key & Peele", they craft sketches that feel like TV classics. Their humor spans genres, from uproarious comedy to spine-tingling horror, showcasing remarkable versatility. They are more than just TikTokers; they are content creators who seamlessly incorporate brands into their sketches, always maintaining the brand's tone and identity. Their remarkable chemistry is a testament to genuine friendship and creative synergy, resulting in the creation of viral videos that set new standards in digital comedy.

That's a Bad Idea is actively working on a range of exciting feature films and television projects. They are on a mission to bring their unique brand of comedy to the big screen and beyond. Stay tuned for more hilarious sketches and a promising future with That's a Bad Idea on TikTok @thats.a.bad.idea!

TikTok - 1 million
Instagram - 486k
YouTube - 616k
PRIVATELY INVESTIGATED Ep 1

With an opening set from Tori Piskin.
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That's a Bad Idea

That’s a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from... Read More →
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Curry Barker

That's a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from... Read More →
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Cooper Tomlinson

That's a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from... Read More →
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Tori Piskin

Tori Piskin was born and raised in New York and is an actor, comedian, and writer now based in Los Angeles. As a stand up comedian, Tori Piskin was in the 2019 New York Comedy Festival - TBS Presents: Comics to Watch, where she was one out of ten performers picked from submission... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

Upright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT
Saturday January 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
ASSSSCAT is UCB’s signature improv show that has played to critical acclaim and sold out audiences across the country.

What is ASSSSCAT?
It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world!

Previous monologists include: Will Ferrell, Mark Hamill, Tina Fey, Charles Barkley, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Banks, Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani, Amy Poehler, Robin Williams and more!

• “Unbelievably funny.” -LA Times
• “Best of LA: Best Improv.” -Los Angeles Magazine
• “Best of LA: Best Improv Show.” -LA Weekly Readers Poll
• “The hardest we’ve laughed in a long, long time.” -Out Magazine
• “Among improv people today, the gold standard is a group called ASSSSCAT.” -Vice Magazine
• “Critics’ Pick” -Time Out Los Angeles

With Tim Baltz, Rekha Shankar, Lily Sullivan, and more.
Artists
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Rekha Shankar

Rekha Shankar is an executive story editor for "Grand Crew" (NBC) and for Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell’s "Digman!" (Comedy Central). She was also a staff writer for "Animaniacs" (Hulu) and Head Writer for CollegeHumor’s "Hardly Working" series. In 2020 she was selected for Just... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

7:30pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Saturday January 25, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Little Boy Evil (NYC), Newt Work Comedy (Raleigh, NC), The Satan Sisters (SF) and Summer of Tears (LA). Hosted by Britt Migs.

Artists
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Little Boy Evil

Little Boy Evil is a New York based sketch group fresh off a sold out showcase at San Francisco Sketch Fest and making their way back to Brooklyn. Anchored by writer/performers Sam Schaefer, Robert Johnston and Tony Ferraro, the group has played to sold-out crowds off-Broadway in... Read More →
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Newt Work Comedy

Newt Work Comedy is an award-winning North Carolina-based improv and sketch comedy group. Its diverse membership comprises all races, religions and genders; the group prides itself on accepting members regardless of their background or identity. Frequently performing at ComedyWorx... Read More →
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Summer of Tears

Born during a '90s USC improv jam fueled by Zima and dial-up internet angst, Summer of Tears has been crafting their unique brand of sketch comedy for over two decades. They've performed sold-out shows in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Austin, including... Read More →
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The Satan Sisters

Meet The Satan Sisters -- Whoremantha, Tammy, and Spoons, the literal daughters of Satan! As youngins, they toured the children’s beauty pageant circuit, until one too many mysterious deaths got them banned! This pushed 'em into the lovin' arms of folk rock (a genre comfortable... Read More →
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Britt Migs

Britt Migs is a standup & sketch comedian living and working in NYC. You can see her performing comedy around the city and at her bi-monthly show at Union Hall, "Sunday Sauce." In 2023 you may have also caught her on the road at the Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival, Vail Comedy Festival... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:30pm PST

Pass That Blunt
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Join Jacquis Neal as he brings an amazing cast of some of the best Black comedians as they light up backstage (and likely on stage) and perform an hour of improv post blaze based off high stories. 

With Ronnie Adrian, Phil Jackson, Corin Wells and more.
Artists
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Ronnie Adrian

Originally from South Carolina, Ronnie Adrian is now a performer based out of Los Angeles. He performs in cities all around the country and you can often catch him with his various groups, most notably The Dragons and THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women). He does other things besides comedy... Read More →
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Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson is a performer, writer, and musician originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania. His writing credits include Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," "Survivor's Remorse" on the Starz Network, Fox's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and most recently, Co-Executive Producer on HBO's "Insecure."Phil... Read More →
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Jacquis Neal

Jacquis Neal is a tv/film and voice actor, host, comedian and podcaster. He plays Damion on NBC's "Grand Crew" and has been on shows like "Physical," "How I Met Your Father," "Liza on Demand," and ABC's "Bless This Mess." He performs comedy around Los Angeles, including hosting his... Read More →
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Corin Wells

Corin Wells is a veteran performer of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and long time member of the NYC Improv community. She is a co-founder of The Squirrel Theatre and She currently writes for "The Amber Ruffin Show." 

Saturday January 25, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

9:45pm PST

Sup, Bro?
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Alison Leiby and Josh Gondelman are comedians and friends who love to complain to each other about things. Sup, Bro? (a thing Alison says to her cat) is a chance for these two pals to get onstage and make audiences laugh while making each other laugh. They also invite a bunch of their funny friends to perform standup sets as well. Really funny friends, though. They're not just saying that. No duds, no losers. That's the Sup, Bro? promise. (Note: Neither Alison nor Josh identifies as a "bro" but what else do you say after "sup?"). With guests Aparna Nancherla, Dulcé Sloan and more!
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Alison Leiby

Alison Leiby is a writer and comedian in New York City. You've seen her writing if you've watched "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", "Life & Beth", or "Teenage Euthanasia". She previously worked in political late night, writing for shows like "The President Show", "The Opposition with Jordan... Read More →
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Josh Gondelman

Josh Gondelman is a writer and comedian who incubated in Boston before moving to New York City, where he currently lives and recently worked as the head writer and an executive producer for "Desus & Mero" on Showtime. Gondelman also contributed to the final season of "The Marvelous... Read More →
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Aparna Nancherla

Aparna Nancherla is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor. Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humor, Aparna has toured her standup comedy extensively around the U.S. and the world. A true multi-hyphenate, Aparna's work... Read More →
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Dulcé Sloan

Dulcé Sloan was a correspondent on "Comedy Central’s The Daily Show" with Trevor Noah for six years (2017-2023). She currently continues on as a contributor and has taken over the main chair as guest host multiple times since the departure of Noah to critical acclaim. This year... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 9:45pm - 11:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Sunday, January 26
 

3:00pm PST

Ithamar Has Nothing to Say
Sunday January 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Ithamar Enriquez (Second City alum, "WandaVision," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Miracle Workers," "The Conners," "Arrested Development") performs a one-man sketch show without saying a single word. After touring around the country and being developed into a series produced by Jordan Peele and Keegan Michael Key, this show continues to grow in it's universality and popularity as Ithamar delivers a tour de force performance, playing multiple characters and scenarios, all to an exciting selection of music while never uttering a word on stage. Directed by Frank Caeti.

With an opening set from Eric Rubin.
Artists
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Ithamar Enriquez

Ithamar Enriquez is an alum of The Second City Chicago and has been a guest performer at The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and as guest host of The Jim Henson Company’s "Puppet Up!" His TV and film appearances include: "WandaVision," "Miracle Workers," "Curb Your Enthusiasm... Read More →
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Eric Rubin

Eric Rubin´s oddball, live-looped, character driven musical comedy has appeared at SF Sketchfest '17, '18, '19, '20, '23, '24 Sac Comedy Festival, SF Fringe Festival, San Francisco Improv Festival, "Speechless Live", "Mortified", Ruckus and Rumpus Revival, Dragon Productions Theater... Read More →

Sunday January 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

4:00pm PST

Speechless
Sunday January 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Since 2013, Speechless Live has been selling out shows at comedy clubs and conferences all over the country and the world. Armed only with a laser pointer and a deck of random slides, presenters ranging from stand up comedians to software engineers and Tony Award winners to TED presenters have put their talents to the test in the ultimate improvisational gauntlet--giving a presentation that they've never seen before.

“Comedic gold.” --The Wall Street Journal
“PowerPoint may never be the same.” –Newsweek
“Cutting edge humor comes with a side of tech.” --San Francisco Chronicle

Sunday January 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Club Fugazi 678 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Sunday January 26, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With All That Jazz Improv (SF), Little Boy Evil (NYC), Newt Work Comedy (Raleigh, NC), and Summer of Tears (LA). Hosted by Kyle Mara.
Artists
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All That Jazz Improv

All That Jazz Improv, established in 2013, is one of the longest-running musical improv troupes in the San Francisco Bay Area, creating unique, fully improvised, Broadway-style musicals set in the swingin' jazz era of the 1920's-1950's. We make up the story, songs, and dances "On... Read More →
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Little Boy Evil

Little Boy Evil is a New York based sketch group fresh off a sold out showcase at San Francisco Sketch Fest and making their way back to Brooklyn. Anchored by writer/performers Sam Schaefer, Robert Johnston and Tony Ferraro, the group has played to sold-out crowds off-Broadway in... Read More →
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Newt Work Comedy

Newt Work Comedy is an award-winning North Carolina-based improv and sketch comedy group. Its diverse membership comprises all races, religions and genders; the group prides itself on accepting members regardless of their background or identity. Frequently performing at ComedyWorx... Read More →
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Summer of Tears

Born during a '90s USC improv jam fueled by Zima and dial-up internet angst, Summer of Tears has been crafting their unique brand of sketch comedy for over two decades. They've performed sold-out shows in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Austin, including... Read More →
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Kyle Mara

Kyle Mara is a standup comedian and filmmaker from Rockville Centre, NY. You can catch him performing regularly in New York City at the world-famous Comic Strip. His short film "Vintage Deluxe" most recently won "Best Dark Comedy" at The Austin After Dark Film Festival.

Sunday January 26, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:30pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Sunday January 26, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With A.J. Schraeder Tries His Best (Greensboro, NC), Bad Medicine (Washington DC), Best Frenzy (SF), and Full of Bones (NYC). Hosted by Nina Phan.

Artists
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A.J. Schraeder Tries His Best

A.J. Schraeder has been performing sketch comedy for nearly 2 decades now. During that time, he's brought shows to colleges across the country, been invited to comedy festivals across North America, and sold commercial ideas and content to brands around the world. He is the most recent... Read More →
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Bad Medicine

Bad Medicine is from a political town, bringing you comedy with a flair for the dark and absurd. Our unpredictable sketches mix up styles and formats, all with the goal of highlighting the quirky and ridiculous sides of real life. Bad Medicine has been calling the DC Improv Comedy... Read More →
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Best Frenzy

Best Frenzy is a San Francisco-based sketch comedy duo made up entirely of women! Rebekah Kouy-Ghadosh and Becky Hirschfeld's cheerfully pessimistic act focuses on an array of vibrant, high-status dummies who fearlessly and unapologetically take up space. This character-driven show... Read More →
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Full of Bones

Full of Bones is an Improv team forged from the depths of hell. The team is composed of Tony Ferraro, Robert Johnston, Meredith Dietz, Mark Burns, Chris Tucker, and Madeline Wolfson. They have been described as having “broken brains” and being “rotten to the core”. Full of... Read More →
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Nina Phan

Nina Phan is a Vietnamese stand-up comedian from Toronto, known for her unique blend of deadpan delivery and sassy wit. Her comedy offers a fresh, relatable take on everyday life, captivating audiences with her sharp observations. Nina has performed at top Toronto venues, including... Read More →

Sunday January 26, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Wednesday, January 29
 

7:30pm PST

BATS Improv: Guilty Pleasures -- An Improvised Soap Opera
Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Long lost twins? Business empires crushed? Love affairs revealed? Find out in Guilty Pleasures: An Improvised Soap Opera! Without a plan, without a script, and without any idea of what's going to happen, our actors will bring to life three full episodes of the best soap opera you've never seen. Each episode is inspired by the audience’s suggestion. Will it be yours?
Artists
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BATS Improv

BATS Improv is Northern California's leading improvisational theatre company, changing lives through improv for nearly 40 years. Known for its lively community and creative storytelling, BATS offers shows and classes that aim to bring out the best in everyone. Each interaction at... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:30pm PST

Killing My Lobster: J'Accuse!
Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy troupe since 1997, is proud to remount their latest show: J'Accuse! - Sketch comedy inspired, but not at all approved, by Agatha Christie. Hot off a sold-out run, this production invites you into a world of teeny hats, tiny pistols, and well-dressed corpses aplenty. Let Killing My Lobster lock you in a room for an hour of murder-themed sketch comedy. Because one of us...eez ze killer.

With an opening set by Party Onward: An Improvised Fantasy Adventure! Hosted by Dr. Holly.

Artists
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Killing My Lobster

Killing My Lobster has been San Francisco's premier sketch comedy group since 1997. Today, KML produces original shows year round, as well as teaching a full roster of sketch comedy writing and acting classes. KML creates fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy that makes people laugh... Read More →
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Party Onward: An Improvised Fantasy Adventure

Party Onward is inspired by your favorite fantasy games. It comes complete with inflatable die and surly, omniscient narrator. Watch a group of inept adventurers quest to save the world or (very likely) die trying! Note that understanding of many-sided-dice or any game that uses them... Read More →
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Dr. Holly

Dr. Holly is a Philly-based award-winning screenwriter. During the day, she's a therapist. At night, she wears a cape saving lives through telling jokes on stage. Her stand-up material speaks to everything from hot-button social issues to her being a therapist, wife, hockey mom. In... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
 
Thursday, January 30
 

7:00pm PST

Drunk Theatre
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that's kicked weekends into overdrive since 2017. Come see what "iHeartRadio", "SF Chronicle", "CBS", "LA Times", "SF Weekly", "SFGate", "Thrillist", "DoLA", "TimeOut", and "WeLikeLA" have all been talking about.
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Drunk Theatre

A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that's kicked weekends into overdrive since 2017. Come see what iHeartRadio... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Jonathan Cohall (NYC), Eat Cute (SF), Queer Window (NYC), and Montessori Boy (NYC). Hosted by JJ Curry.
Artists
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Eat Cute

Tirelessly hearing tales of people's bar dates and failed relationships, Eat Cute performs the Saturday show of Endgames Improv's Your Fucked Up Relationship.
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Jonathan Cohall

Jonathan Cohall is more than a Comedian, he is a Coneedian. He HAS to make people laugh because it is his life force. Without humor, he is but a mere mortal.While studying Improv and Sketch at UCB, The PIT, and Second City, he has also performed Stand-Up with the likes of Jo Firestone... Read More →
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Montessori Boy

Montessori Boy is a Brooklyn-based sketch comedy group consisting of best friends Julia Tesmond, Diego Abraham, and JT Tsuchiya. Their sketches have amassed over 11 million views across Tiktok and Instagram and have been featured in Vulture for their sketch "JT Does a Good Deed... Read More →
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Queer Window

Queer Window, the nation’s premier LGBTQIA+ sketch team and two-time New York Comedy Festival participant, makes their west coast debut! Celebrate queer art with some of New York’s hottest up-and-coming queer comedians for an hour of sketches, songs, and pink marketing. Bisexuals... Read More →
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JJ Curry

From the small town of Dudley Georgia, located just outside of Macon, JJ Curry has some very optimistic views on life. Influenced by his upbringing and the current events of his life now, he will keep you laughing all night. He has been getting his name out there by performing throughout... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With BMC Improv (aka Bernie Mac & Cheese Improv)(LA), Death Hammer (Portland), Murder, You Wrote (Sacramento) and Zoe and Claire (Chicago). Hosted by Oba Oliniyi.
Artists
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BMC Improv (aka Bernie Mac & Cheese Improv)

Bernie Mac and Cheese Improv Troupe was founded in 2019. They are made up of all walks of the improv spectrum: some trained at various levels of The Groundlings, Second City, Westside Comedy Training Center and others who have only done the improv jam circuit. More than half also... Read More →
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Death Hammer

Get in the pit with DEATH HAMMER! Throw your metal horns in the air and growl along with the most METAL IMPROV TEAM IN HISTORY. Heavy metal is our inspiration, comedy is our medium, vomit is our aftermath!
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Murder, You Wrote

Murder, You Wrote debuted at the Sacramento Comedy Spot in the summer of 2022, and has been performing every third Friday night ever since. We bring tons of new faces to our home theater — lots of folks who've never been to an improv show in their lives. And we get tons of wonderful... Read More →
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Zoe and Claire

Zoe and Claire are a sketch duo based out of Chicago, Illinois. The only difference between the two of them is the size and shape of their bodies (their brains were cloned by the same people who did Dolly the sheep).
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Oba Olaniyi

Oba Olaniyi is the only black man from Iowa. He is not the only black man to leave Iowa. He has been performing all around California since 2018.

Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Friday, January 31
 

7:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With BMC Improv (aka Bernie Mac and Cheese)(LA), Death Hammer (Portland), ItsQwere (SF) and Zoe and Claire (Chicago). Hosted by Ben Peterson.
Artists
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BMC Improv (aka Bernie Mac & Cheese Improv)

Bernie Mac and Cheese Improv Troupe was founded in 2019. They are made up of all walks of the improv spectrum: some trained at various levels of The Groundlings, Second City, Westside Comedy Training Center and others who have only done the improv jam circuit. More than half also... Read More →
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Death Hammer

Get in the pit with DEATH HAMMER! Throw your metal horns in the air and growl along with the most METAL IMPROV TEAM IN HISTORY. Heavy metal is our inspiration, comedy is our medium, vomit is our aftermath!
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ItsQwere

Established in 2018 in a San Francisco living room, community social group ItsQwere has engaged LGBTQ community members and allies across the country and internationally through poetry readings, panel discussions, social media, concert events, authors in conversation, a virtual book... Read More →
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Zoe and Claire

Zoe and Claire are a sketch duo based out of Chicago, Illinois. The only difference between the two of them is the size and shape of their bodies (their brains were cloned by the same people who did Dolly the sheep).
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Ben Peterson

Ben Peterson is an Alaskan comedian. In the summer he setnets for salmon, and in the winter he makes ice cream. He started performing comedy as a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since then he has appeared in the Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival and the North Carolina... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:00pm PST

The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going...so are they! "TimeOut Chicago" calls it “Staggeringly Brilliant” and “Downright Hilarious!” You've never seen the Bard like this before!

With Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Brendan Dowling, Greg Hess, and Blaine Swen.


Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

9:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Friday January 31, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Jonathan Cohall (NYC), Knockoff Broadway (SF), Queer Window (NYC), and Montessori Boy (NYC). Hosted by Kansei Yasuda.

Artists
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Jonathan Cohall

Jonathan Cohall is more than a Comedian, he is a Coneedian. He HAS to make people laugh because it is his life force. Without humor, he is but a mere mortal.While studying Improv and Sketch at UCB, The PIT, and Second City, he has also performed Stand-Up with the likes of Jo Firestone... Read More →
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Knockoff Broadway

Get ready for the opening (and closing) night of Broadway-style musical comedy that is totally off-script! Based on your suggestion, Knockoff Broadway improvises an entire musical that will never be seen again, spontaneously creating every hilarious lyric, every heart-stirring melody... Read More →
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Montessori Boy

Montessori Boy is a Brooklyn-based sketch comedy group consisting of best friends Julia Tesmond, Diego Abraham, and JT Tsuchiya. Their sketches have amassed over 11 million views across Tiktok and Instagram and have been featured in Vulture for their sketch "JT Does a Good Deed... Read More →
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Queer Window

Queer Window, the nation’s premier LGBTQIA+ sketch team and two-time New York Comedy Festival participant, makes their west coast debut! Celebrate queer art with some of New York’s hottest up-and-coming queer comedians for an hour of sketches, songs, and pink marketing. Bisexuals... Read More →
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Kansei Yasuda

Kansei Yasuda is a stand-up comedian who moved from Tokyo to the United States at 15, living in Miami and Massachusetts. His comedy focuses on the cultural differences between Japan and America, and he highlights intriguing aspects of Japanese culture unknown to many.Starting his... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
Saturday, February 1
 

3:00pm PST

Fuck This Month and The Sober Show
Saturday February 1, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Don't miss this co-headline of two amazing improv shows!

Fuck This Month has quickly become one of LA's most popular improv shows. The show allows audience members to vent about their terrible month and then a cast of all-star improvisers performs a wildly funny set based on those stories. Catharsis through comedy! Fuck This Month has been performing monthly, sold-out shows at some of LA's most prestigious comedy venues. Some of their past shows can be streamed on www.thirdbestcomedy.com

Improv comedy based on your drunk stories, performed by sober improvisers. From UCB LA, The Sober Show features an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober) who get drinking stories from audience volunteers and perform improv based on those stories. Have a crazy drinking tale? We want to hear it!Whether you’re in recovery, or still enjoy a drink (or 10) come join us for comedy based on embarrassing, regretful, insane drinking stories. All of the fun, none of the hangovers.

Featuring: Will Hines ("Brooklyn 99," "Broad City," "Arrested Development," "Comedy Bang! Bang!")
Jim Woods ("The Office," "How I Met Your Mother," "Reno 911!," "The Last O.G.")
Josh Simpson ("Dave," "Conan," "Reno 911!")
Sydney Steinberg ("Platonic," "Rutherford Falls," "The Bedtime Podcast")
Skander Halim ("The Unicorn," "Ghosts")
Caroline Cummings ("The Tomorrow Show," "Beta: Life as a Chalk Bag")
Amanda Bonar ("Improv4Humans," "The Dumbbells")
Artists
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Fuck This Month

Fuck This Month has quickly become one of LA's most popular improv shows. The show allows audience members to vent about their terrible month and then a cast of all-star improvisers performs a wildly funny set based on those stories. Catharsis through comedy!Fuck This Month has been... Read More →
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The Sober Show

Improv comedy based on your drunk stories, performed by sober improvisers. From UCB LA, The Sober Show features an all sober cast (like, in-recovery sober) who get drinking stories from audience volunteers and perform improv based on those stories. Have a crazy drinking tale? We want... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

5:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Saturday February 1, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Luxury Cruise Singles Mixer (SF), Party Trick (NYC), Public Breakup (LA), and Vivek Srikanthan (Toronto, CA). Hosted by Sammy Anzer.
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Luxury Cruise Singles Mixer

Luxury Cruise Singles Mixer will take you on an erotic journey to the center of the human imagination (there are no refunds).
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Party Trick

Party Trick was born as a house sketch team at the Magnet Theater in New York City in 2023. Its members have long haunted the stage performing sketch, improv, musical improv, stand-up, plain old regular theatre, and dance, too. Off stage, their writing has appeared on satire and humor... Read More →
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Public Breakup

Public Breakup has been performing sketch comedy to sold-out audiences throughout Los Angeles since 2019. Together they write and perform a bi-monthly show in the Broadwater Black Box Theater, and host the monthly Sketch Cagematch show at UCB. In 2023 they performed at the Laugh Riot... Read More →
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Vivek Srikanthan

Vivek Srikanthan doesn’t know who he is or what he wants, so he’s deciding to leave it up to you. Join him as he comedically and painfully pulls apart his life, history, relationships, and family as he struggles to understand himself in this meta-fictional, idiotic, self-deprecating... Read More →
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Sammy Anzer

Sammy Anzer has written for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, captured Ziwe's interest for an interview, and appeared on PBS "Roots of Comedy," Funny or Die, and Skankfest. Most recently, his debut comedy album reached #1 on iTunes and is in regular rotation on Sirius XM. 

Saturday February 1, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:00pm PST

The Big Team
Saturday February 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
"The Big Team" (fka "White Women") is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, the group has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin, NYC, and more. Collectively they have written and produced videos for Dropout, Comedy Central, and Funny or Die, and individually they've written and acted in a lot of your favorite TV shows. They were named on Vulture's annual list of "Comedians You Should and Will Know" in 2018. 

Ronnie Adrian ("Key & Peele," "Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot")
Zeke Nicholson ("Loot, The Good Place")
Ify Nwadiwe ("Grand Crew," "Twisted Metal")
Lamar Woods ("New Girl," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine")
Carl Tart ("SNL," "Grand Crew")
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The Big Team

"The Big Team" (fka "White Women") is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, the group has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin... Read More →
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Ronnie Adrian

Originally from South Carolina, Ronnie Adrian is now a performer based out of Los Angeles. He performs in cities all around the country and you can often catch him with his various groups, most notably The Dragons and THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women). He does other things besides comedy... Read More →
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Zeke Nicholson

Zeke Nicholson is a performer/writer from the hard streets of Rhinebeck, New York, an idyllic small town where he endured hardship every day as the son of a loving college professor and one of 3.5 black kids at his high school. He attended Williams College in Massachusetts, where... Read More →
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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Lamar Woods

Lamar Woods is a comedic writer-actor from Atlanta, GA. He moved to Los Angeles, where he was awarded a full scholarship at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) through their diversity initiative. Lamar can be seen in sketch group THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women) –the first all-black... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:00pm PST

The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Saturday February 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going...so are they! "TimeOut Chicago" calls it “Staggeringly Brilliant” and “Downright Hilarious!” You've never seen the Bard like this before!

With Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Brendan Dowling, Greg Hess, and Blaine Swen.

Saturday February 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

7:30pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Saturday February 1, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Boop (LA), Industrial Kitchen (SF), Not Like Other Girls (NYC), and Wiggle Room (LA). Hosted by Juan Nicolon.

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Boop

Boop is a character comedy team hailing from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, serving up a varied smorgasbord of delicious characters, sketches, songs, clown, improv, and maybe even a surprise special guest or two! They've been performing together since 2023... Read More →
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Industrial Kitchen

What's delicious, nutritious, and has more sex appeal than Jeremy Allen White? Industrial Kitchen, the long-form improv team that'll leave you saying "Yes, chef!"
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Not Like Other Girls

Not Like Other Girls was formed in Brooklyn in 2021 and has been performing around the world (New York, Cleveland, Amsterdam, end of list) ever since.
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Wiggle Room

Wiggle Room started as a house sketch comedy team at the Pack theater in 2022. Since then, our shorts have been featured in film festivals, on comedy sites like WhoHaha, and have gained tens of thousands of views on YouTube. We infuse our shows with theatricality, over-the-top musical... Read More →
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Juan Nicolon

Juan Nicolon is a Stand Up Comedian, Writer and a world famous lover of soup. His comedy has been described as:"Larry David meets Sofia Vergara" - something Juan takes as a very big compliment. He is the winner of The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston, Texas and The Comedy Mob Festival... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

9:30pm PST

The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Saturday February 1, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going...so are they! "TimeOut Chicago" calls it “Staggeringly Brilliant” and “Downright Hilarious!” You've never seen the Bard like this before!

With Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Brendan Dowling, Greg Hess, and Blaine Swen.

Saturday February 1, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
 
Sunday, February 2
 

1:00pm PST

The State: “A Holiday Hubbub at Porcupine Corners” Live Read of Unproduced Musical
Sunday February 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Beloved sketch comedy legends The State present a never-before-seen live reading of their unproduced musical "A Holiday Hubbub at Porcupine Corners." Don't miss this one-time-only special event.

With Kevin Allison, Todd Holoubek, Michael Patrick Jann, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino & David Wain.

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Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, "RISK!", where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. Since Kevin started the podcast as a DIY passion project from his bedroom in 2009, "RISK!" has grown to have millions of downloads per month and... Read More →
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Todd Holoubek

Todd Holoubek, is a media artist, technologist, and educator based in Seoul, South Korea. His background includes working in television as an actor, writer, and creator for the 1990's MTV series "The State on MTV"; resident researcher and adjunct professor at the Interactive Telecommunications... Read More →
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Kerri Kenney-Silver

Kerri Kenney-Silver is perhaps best known as "Deputy Trudy Wiegel" from "Reno 911!" for which she has received four Emmy nominations. She began her career as one of the creators and stars (and the only female member) of the MTV sketch comedy show "The State". From there her work has... Read More →
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Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon is a writer and actor from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he joined the influential sketch comedy group "The State". The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination... Read More →
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Joe Lo Truglio

Joe Lo Truglio played Detective Charles Boyle in the Golden Globe winning TV series, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." He’s been in cult and mainstream comedies like "Wet Hot American Summer," "Superbad," "Paul," and "Pitch Perfect." Joe is also a founding member of the iconic 90’s MTV sketch... Read More →
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Ken Marino

Ken Marino is an actor and producer. Credits include "The State," "Wanderlust," "The Ten," "Role Models," "Childrens Hospital" and "Party Down."
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David Wain

David Wain is the director and co-writer of six feature films, including "Wet Hot American Summer", "Role Models", "Wanderlust", "They Came Together" and "A Futile and Stupid Gesture".On television, Wain co-created, directed and co-starred in "The State", "Childrens Hospital", "Stella... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

2:00pm PST

The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Sunday February 2, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Prepare for an evening of spontaneous comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going...so are they! "TimeOut Chicago" calls it “Staggeringly Brilliant” and “Downright Hilarious!” You've never seen the Bard like this before!

With Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Brendan Dowling, Greg Hess, and Blaine Swen.

Sunday February 2, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102

3:00pm PST

The Big Bad Armo Show
Sunday February 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
The Big Bad Armo Show is a sketch comedy show that holds up a fun house mirror to the Armenian American experience through a blend of satire, humor, and social commentary. Since 2009, the show has tackled topics ranging from the community's rich cultural heritage as the first nation to adopt Christianity to Kim Kardashian — and sometimes both, like when Kim refers to her faith as “Kristianity." Why should you care to see a show that's mostly about Armenians? Because chances are you have a co-worker, roommate, partner, or friend who’s Armenian and has already made your life a lot more interesting — or delicious. And if you don’t know an Armenian yet, this is your chance to meet a whole bunch at once — and trust us, it’ll change your life.

The show is totally accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of background. The Big Bad Armo Show is packed with original characters, spot-on impersonations, and sketches that, while rooted in the Armenian American experience, resonate with anyone who’s ever had a family, faced an awkward moment, or survived a political scandal. We don’t just stick to Armenian themes; we dive into broader political, social, and cultural topics, delivering a dynamic and diverse comedy experience.
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The Big Bad Armo Show

The Big Bad Armo Show is a sketch comedy show that holds up a fun house mirror to the Armenian American experience through a blend of satire, humor, and social commentary. Since 2009, the show has tackled topics ranging from the community's rich cultural heritage as the first nation... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

5:00pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Sunday February 2, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Boop (LA), Lady Business (SF), Not Like Other Girls (NYC), and Wiggle Room (LA). Hosted by Sandi Benton.

Artists
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Boop

Boop is a character comedy team hailing from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, serving up a varied smorgasbord of delicious characters, sketches, songs, clown, improv, and maybe even a surprise special guest or two! They've been performing together since 2023... Read More →
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Lady Business

Lady Business was founded in 2010, and proudly boasts its status as the Sacramento region's longest-running all-female improv troupe. We perform every third Saturday night to packed houses, and have legions of loyal fans who regularly come to our shows.
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Not Like Other Girls

Not Like Other Girls was formed in Brooklyn in 2021 and has been performing around the world (New York, Cleveland, Amsterdam, end of list) ever since.
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Wiggle Room

Wiggle Room started as a house sketch comedy team at the Pack theater in 2022. Since then, our shorts have been featured in film festivals, on comedy sites like WhoHaha, and have gained tens of thousands of views on YouTube. We infuse our shows with theatricality, over-the-top musical... Read More →
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Sandi Benton

Sandi Benton is a New York-based comedian by way of Washington, DC. Described as "your friend's weird sister," Sandi delivers deeply personal autobiographical jokes with enthusiasm and warmth. Her joyfully anxious comedy covers everything from her experience growing up with a trach... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

7:00pm PST

Dinosaur Improv
Sunday February 2, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Reuniting friends and improvisers from the famed-and-former Facebook Improv show, these improv veterans are SF Sketchfest longtime staples! With Owen Burke, Chad Carter, Lisa Gilroy, Mary Holland, Rob Huebel, Phil Jackson, Jason Mantzoukas, Seth Morris, Paul Scheer and Carl Tart.
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Owen Burke

Owen Burke started on his improvisational and sketch path under the direction of the UCB in New York City. Since studying with them, Owen has written, directed, and performed in many shows at the UCB Theatre and served as the theater's Artistic Director. Owen now resides in Los Angeles... Read More →
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Chad Carter

Chad Carter is a writer and improviser based in LA. He has written/produced for "The Daily Show," Funny or Die, and most recently the "Detour" on TBS. Chad Carter is a trained physicist.
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Mary Holland

Mary Holland performs regularly at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in LA. Television credits include "The Mindy Project", "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Comedy Bang Bang!", "Silicon Valley", and "Blunt Talk" on Starz. Film credits include "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates... Read More →
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Lisa Gilroy

Recently named one of Vulture's top Comedians You Should and Will Know, Lisa Gilroy is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner known for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (NBC), "Comedy Bang Bang!" (Earwolf), and "Fairview" (Comedy Central); She is an alumna of "The Second City's National Touring... Read More →
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Rob Huebel

Actor, writer, and comedian Rob Huebel has made a name for himself in the television and film worlds. He is known for his role as Dr. Owen Maestro on Adult Swim’s award-winning series, "Childrens Hospital," for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He’ll be returning for Netflix’s... Read More →
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Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson is a performer, writer, and musician originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania. His writing credits include Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," "Survivor's Remorse" on the Starz Network, Fox's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and most recently, Co-Executive Producer on HBO's "Insecure."Phil... Read More →
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Jason Mantzoukas

Writer, actor, and producer Jason Mantzoukas is in high demand both on and off-screen due to his notorious improv style and impeccable comedic timing. On-screen, Jason can be seen opposite comedy giants Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler in the dysfunctional family comedy "The House", directed... Read More →
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Seth Morris

Seth Morris is an actor and writer that lives in LA. He's written for Funny Or Die, "Children's Hospital," "The Eric Andre Show" and "Kroll Show." He's acted in "Kroll Show," "Parks and Recreation," "Broad City" and "Comedy Bang Bang."
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Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer is a SAG Award-winning actor, writer and director who has established himself as one of today’s go-to comedic actors in film and television. He recently appeared in the Oscar-nominated A24 film "The Disaster Artist". On film, Scheer will next be seen alongside Chance... Read More →
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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

7:30pm PST

Sketch & Improv Showcase
Sunday February 2, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
SF Sketchfest presents some of our favorite hand-picked up and coming sketch and improv teams from around the United States and beyond!

With Mama Long Legs (SF), Party Trick (NYC), Public Breakup (LA), and Vivek Srikanthan (Toronto, CA). Hosted by Zach Mama.

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Mama Long Legs

Mama Long Legs is an all female troupe of veteran improvisers hailing from the Bay Area, California. Specializing in long form improv, Mama Long Legs can take any audience suggestion and spin it into a web of funnies.
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Party Trick

Party Trick was born as a house sketch team at the Magnet Theater in New York City in 2023. Its members have long haunted the stage performing sketch, improv, musical improv, stand-up, plain old regular theatre, and dance, too. Off stage, their writing has appeared on satire and humor... Read More →
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Public Breakup

Public Breakup has been performing sketch comedy to sold-out audiences throughout Los Angeles since 2019. Together they write and perform a bi-monthly show in the Broadwater Black Box Theater, and host the monthly Sketch Cagematch show at UCB. In 2023 they performed at the Laugh Riot... Read More →
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Vivek Srikanthan

Vivek Srikanthan doesn’t know who he is or what he wants, so he’s deciding to leave it up to you. Join him as he comedically and painfully pulls apart his life, history, relationships, and family as he struggles to understand himself in this meta-fictional, idiotic, self-deprecating... Read More →
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Zach Mama

Zach Mama is a French-American stand-up comedian, jazz drummer, director, and writer from France. He can be seen in "Sam Tallent’s Wide World" on YouTube and featuring for D.C comedy legend Tony Woods around the country.Zach began his journey in 2012 when he left Paris to pursue... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Eclectic Box 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
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