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OUR: SLC Comedy Carnivale

1. Illinois (72) 27-0 Last Week: Def. Penn State 83-63 (2/16), Def. Iowa 75-65 (2/19) This Week: Def. Northwestern 84-48 (2/23) 2. North Carolina 22-3 Last Week: Def. Virginia 85-61 (2/16), Def. Clemson 88-56 (2/19) This Week: Def. N.C. State 81-71 (2/22), 2/27 at Maryland (16-9) 3.

 
Comedy Carnivale
John Hilder
 
John Hilder is an up and coming comedian who is quickly making a name for himself as one of the funniest and hardest working young comics in America. John was born and raised in the comedic hotbed of Salt Lake City, UT, but in 2004 he fled Utah for the neon pastures of lovely Las Vegas, NV to pursue a life of comedy and sin. With his quirky wit, unparalleled originality, and fearless attitude on stage, John quickly rose above the fray to become one of the most respected local comedians in the city. By seamlessly combining his goofy persona with a cynical edge, John has become a favorite in some of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas, including the Palms, the Rio, Planet Hollywood and the Mandalay Bay, not to mention comedy clubs, colleges and theaters throughout the country. John was recently named one of the top 3 comedians in Utah by the Salt Lake City Weekly, and in 2010 he released his debut comedy album entitled “Johnsense” which is available now on iTunes and Amazon. Needless to say, it is taking the country by sarcastic storm. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this quick witted, hilarious comic on his way up, years before his imminent, and heartbreaking demise.
Andrew Jensen
ToySoup is an Improv duo made up of Andrew Jensen and Troy Taylor both from Salt Lake City, Utah. ToySoup has won multiple awards, including “Audience Choice” and “Judges Choice” at 2008 Snubfest Improv Festival in Chicago and the “Balls Out” award at the Phoenix Improv Festival in 2009. The duo has also teamed up to create several comedy short films, which have also won them awards, including “Top Ten” in the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. — with ToySoup Comedy, Andrew Jensen and Troy Taylor.
Andy Farnsworth 2
Andy Farnsworth has: performed stand-up and read his writing all over the US and in the UK; hosted his “Get Lost with Andy” radio show; been nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2012 for his story “Five Minutes of Material”; and finally, in his crowning achievement thus far, Andrew Kirk Farnsworth opened for Doug Stanhope on June 21, 2013, receiving many warm handshakes and congratulations for his nine-minute performance. — with Andy Farnsworth.
In addition to hosting the monthly standup/setlist/improv extravaganza that has become “Somebody Else’s Baby,” Andy Farnsworth has: performed stand-up and read his writing all over the US and in the UK; hosted his “Get Lost with Andy” radio show (WMFO Boston, WESN Bloomington); and Andy has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2012 for his story “Five Minutes of Material”. Andyfarnsworth.net
Levi Rounds
Levi Rounds has been around the Salt Lake comedy scene for the last 96 months, though he made a short 5 month move to Los Angeles to learn how to truly fail. He has a style that some deem blue or abrasive, which he scoffs at and instead refers to it as “the comfort of knowing that we are all doomed a lonely death”.
He has been nominated for best comedian in Utah 4 times by Salt Lake City Weekly, winning it thrice (if thrice means 3 times). He has been mentioned in every major publication in Salt Lake City, that does not count as a major publication anywhere else. — with Levi Rounds.
Alien Warrior
The Alien Warrior Comedian has been on 3 episodes of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Dr. Demento, Rob Van Dam’s Championship Comedy, and The Adam Corolla Show. He surprised the comedy world by placing semi-finalist in two major Comedy Competitions including The Riviera Hotel and Casino’s “Search for the Next Vegas Headliner” and “The World Series of Comedy”, where he finished in the final 8 of 285. The 7 foot tall Alien performs at comedy clubs, ComicCons, and charity events around the country bringing the hilarious sting of his misanthropic views. It is sarcasm and satire at it’s best. — with Alien Warrior Comedian.
Geoff Grant
Geoff Grant has been performing standup for short time, but has made great accomplishments since he started a few years ago when he got his start in Las Vegas . He has opened for headliner Anthony Cools on the Las Vegas strip and made a strong showing in front of legend George Wallace you can catch him performing all over Vegas and across the country, his unique humor and quirky observations will surely leave a memorable impression on people for years to come. — with Geoff Grant Carlvin.
Danny Felts
A spry up-and-comer in the Portland, OR comedy scene, Danny Felts’ comedic style contains elements of storytelling, and surrealism; all in the name of shedding light on the hidden absurdities the universe chooses to dump on him. Felts has been featured on IFC’s Portlandia, Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Art Beat”, and was a finalist in the 2011 National College Comedy Competition. He has also performed in both the 2012 and 2013 Bridgetown Comedy Festivals, the 2012 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, and is slated to perform in the 2nd Annual Arcata Comedy Festival. When he is not performing, he can be found editing the wildly popular/masochistic web series Spicy News, which he is also a contributing writer to. He performs regularly around the greater Portland, and Seattle area.
Ben Fuller
Ben Fuller is currently the Chief Strategist and Director of Client Services for mediaRif, a Digital Creative Agency based in Kaysville, Utah. Ben’s career has been evenly split between film/video production and Technology Sales & Marketing. Ben Fuller has worked closely with Fortune 500 clients like Microsoft, HP, Samsung, Intel and more. He is on the Board of Directors for the Gangrene Comedy Film Festival (currently going on its 13th year in existence) and in his spare time he produces live local comedy and music shows to help grow and diversify the creative opportunities in the local Utah arts scene.
Steve McInelly
Steve McInelly has been performing comedy for 4 and a half years around Utah, Idaho and Nevada.
Steve is the producer and creator of K-Town Komedy in Kearns, Utah. His show is coming up on it’s 4 year and has had performers stopping by from LA, New York, Las Vegas and Chicago and helping create a solid showcase of Utah talent. — with Steve McInelly.
Allen Strickland Williams
I’m Allen Strickland Williams. You can hear my stand-up on the Holy F**k. Live Comedy. album. I’m the eighth track on the first disc. It’s only ten bucks. You should buy it. I’ve performed at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival. I’m also in the sketch group WOMEN, and we have been featured on Tosh.0. Some members of the group hate that fact, but I kind of love it. — with Allen Strickland Williams.
David Nieker
David Nieker from Los Angeles, is big, scary-looking and funny. It’s no wonder he’s at the center of an unintended experiment in isolation. His common sense approaches to everyday dilemmas shed light on unseen details, unusual problems, and the unplanned consequences of unrequited love. — with David Nieker.
Curtis Cook
Curtis Cook is a comic from Cleveland, Ohio by way of Portland, Oregon. He has performed in venues and festivals throughout the country, including The Cleveland Improv (CLE), Hilarities (CLE), Helium Comedy Club (PDX), and The Comedy Underground (SEA). In addition to performing for Cleveland’s Ingenuity Festival, Curtis placed 3rd in the 2012 fifth annual Cleveland International Comedy Fest and was featured in the 2013 Bridgetown Comedy Festival. — with Curtis Cook.