Rochester's Funniest Stand-Up Contest Preliminary Round 1

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Special Event Ages 21 and Over Rochester’s Funniest Stand-Up Contest returns to Comedy @ The Carlson as comics compete for the title of “Rochester’s Funniest,” a $1,000 Grand Prize provided by Cannabis Corner, and a spot in the Semi-Finals happening July 9 & 10. The highest scoring comedian of the night will also receive a $100 cash prize. Hosted by Tommy Bechtold (The Middle, Jimmy Kimmel Live) and featuring headliner Rick Mathews (Sirius XM radio) YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Audience participation is a huge part of the competition and only six comedians will advance to the Semi-Finals before the Finals take place during the Rochester Comedy Festival this summer. Contestants performing June 3rd: • Turner • Matt Schauf • Vic Solo • Saturn • Kevin Kelly • Mike Phongsa • Amberdianaa • Brian McBride • Tito • Rachel Daze • Justin Michael • Bryan Beaton • TJ Davis • Ivanna Vertiz • Markel • Nick • Caleb J. Goldberg • Haze • Zach Corbett • Melanie Goodyear • Firstjoke The judging panel includes comedian and producer Aggy Dune, comedian and Carlson favorite Rob Campbell, Comedy @ The Carlson co-founder Dr. Cheryl Brunell, and Danny Liberto, owner of The Comedy Company.