From a press release:
Last Comic Standing alum kicks off Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, August 13
The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival kicks off August 13 with Chris Porter, a top three contestant during Season 4 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. With a portion of the proceeds being donated to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, the show will take place at Highland Brewing Company. Tickets are on sale now at www.laughyourashevilleoff.com.
About Chris Porter
Best known for his third place finish on the Season 4 of Last Comic Standing, Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”. Chris Porter has been a touring comic since he was 23. Since the beginning Chris’ raw energy and unique perspective has distinguished him as one of the elite comics in the industry.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Chris brings a true stand-up experience to his live shows. There are no sound cues, no puppets, and no catch phrases. Just gut wrenching laughter drawn from his own experience and observations. Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”. Catch his hit special on NETFLIX now!
About Laugh Your Asheville Off
The multi-day, multi-venue festival spotlights more than 50 of the nation’s funniest up-and-coming and established comics. The comics have hopes of turning the heads of the major TV network casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover stand-up comedy’s next crop of rising talent. “We’ve received seven years of support from Asheville and we’ve been embraced by the national comic community, and have grown into one of the largest comedy festivals in the country. In return, we hope to continually raise the bar of world class entertainment while keeping ticket prices reasonable,” said Charlie Gerencer, festival producer and production company executive.
Since submissions began this year, several hundred comedians from all over the country submitted stand-up clips hoping to secure one of the 60 performer slots. The festival kicks off Wednesday August 13, 2014, with the “Brother Wolf Animal Rescue charity show at Highland Brewing Company. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
Individual show pricing: $16/ticket
Cosmo Festival Passes: $66-$86 for access to all shows
Available at LaughYourAshevilleOff.com
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