Seattle International Comedy Competition Sem-Finalists Announced and Return to Comedy Underground

After two weeks of nightly competition, the 10 semi-finalists have been chosen for the 36th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition.

Seattle International Comedy Competitition

After six more nights of competition, 5 new semi-finalists have been chosen for the 36th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition.

The Top Five from the Second Preliminary Round are, in alphabetical order: Dino Archie – Vancouver, Mitch Burrow – Los Angeles, Tony Dijamco – San Francisco, Steve Hofstetter – Los Angeles and Hans Kim – Seattle.

They join the previously announced Top Five of the First Preliminary Round which includes: Samson Koletkar – San Francisco, Al Park – Boston, Andrew Rivers – Seattle, Owen Straw – Brooklyn and Kortney Shane Williams – Seattle.



About the Semi-Finals

The Semi-Finals start at the Edmonds Center for the Arts on November 18. They return to the Seattle Comedy Underground on Sunday, November 22.

The Semi-Finalists have won a minimum of $500 cash and continue in their quest for the grand prize of $5000 and a recording deal with Uproar Entertainment. Winner will be announced on Sunday November 29 at Snoqualmie Casino.

Catch them now before they’re too expensive!

About the Seattle International Comedy Competition

The Seattle International Comedy Competition is the real “Last Comic Standing.” Now in it’s 36th year, This a month-long comedy competition, the largest touring comedy festival in America, attracts emerging talent from around the world who compete for $15,000 in prizes and a recording deal with Uproar Entertainment.

For more information about the Seattle International Comedy Competition, visit: http://seattlecomedycompetition.org