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September 14-17, 2023.

What is Motor City Comedy Festival?

Who we are and what we do.

Motor City Comedy Festival is a non-profit organization that gives comedians from around the world the opportunity to network, learn and practice their craft. We pair some of the biggest stand ups anywhere with the next generation of comedy greats to create lineups our audiences will never forget. Much more than that, we want to foster a community of funny people and provide them with the chance to get better, increase their network and gain exposure to industry professionals.

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Meet the Headliners: Hans Kim

Hans Kim is a regular on “Kill Tony” and has opened up for Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe. Hans Kim is a comedian who is a big player on the social networking scen through the website http://www.facebook.com, where he has amassed over a hundred friends. He is strong both physically and emotionally. He was voted the 3rd most improved indie one-liner comic in North Seattle, June 2016. 

Meet the Headliners: Mary Lynn Rajskub

 

Mary Lynn Rajskub is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing ‘Chloe’ on the Fox drama 24 and ‘Gail the Snail’ from Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In May 2022, she released her first book FAME-ISH: My Life at the Edge of Stardom, a comedic look at Mary Lynn’s awkward and endearing missteps on the road to becoming fame-ish. Constantly touring performing stand-up, Mary Lynn premiered her hour-long special, “Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live from the Pandemic, on February 1, 2021 on all major platforms. The one-take, unedited special shot in her garage featured Mary Lynn trying to make sense of her career, home life, and love life during a global pandemic. A stand-up comedian for over twenty years, Mary Lynn draws on her own life experiences to explore themes of modern womanhood through a personal, relatable, and revealing lens.

 

Meet the Headliners: Mateen Stewart

Mateen Stewart is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Originally fro mDEtroit, Michigan, Mateen moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. 

Mateen has performed stand-up comedy at numerous clubs and colleges. He’s a regular at The World Famous Laugh Factory and The Improv, where he hosts his weekly show “Late for Work.” He has also appeared on television shows such as Coming to the Stage, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and HBO’s Funny or Die Presents.  

Mateen is known for his energetic and engaging performances as well as his ability to connect with audiences through his personal stories and unique perspective. He has been praised for his sharp writing and delivery, as well as his ability to tackle difficult topics with humor and sensitivity. Mateen continues to perform stand-up comedy, write, and act in Los Angeles and around the country. He is considered one of the rising stars in the comedy world and is known for his hard work and dedication to his craft.  

Meet the Headliners: Jeremiah Watkins

Jeremiah Watkins is heralded as the comedian for making Judd Apatow fall in love with comedy again, and that’s a direct quote from Judd himself! His debut 1 hour standup special Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion is streaming now on Amazon Prime, and you can hear him as the new voice of the iconic role of The Joker on DC Superhero Girls. Also, Watch his new hit series Stand-Up On The Spot streaming free on Youtube. Other credits include Lights Out with David Spade, Netflix’s Historical Roasts, Jimmy Kimmel Live & more. Jeremiah’s off-the-cuff and physical standup style guarantee you a memorable show experience like you’ve never seen before.

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Meet the Headliners: Hans Kim

Hans Kim is a regular on Kill Tony and has opened up for Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe. Hans Kim is a comedian who is a big player on the social networking scene through the website http://www.facebook.com/, where he has amassed over a hundred friends. He is strong both physically and emotionally.
He was voted the 3rd most improved indie one-liner comic in North Seattle, June 2016.

Meet the Headliners: Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub is a comedian, actress and writer, best known for playing ‘Chloe’ on the Fox drama 24 and ‘Gail the Snail’ from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

On May 17, 2022, Mary Lynn released her first book, FAME-ISH: My Life At The Edge Of Stardom, a comedic look at Mary Lynn’s awkward and endearing missteps on the road to becoming fame-ish.

Constantly touring performing stand-up, Mary Lynn premiered her hour-long stand-up special, Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live From The Pandemic, on February 1, 2021, available to rent or buy on all of the major platforms.  The one-take, unedited special shot in her garage features Mary Lynn trying to make sense of her career, home life, and love life during a global pandemic.

A stand-up comedian for over twenty years, Mary Lynn draws on her own life experiences to explore themes of modern womanhood through a personal, relatable, and revealing lens.

 

Meet the Headliners: Jeremiah Watkins

Jeremiah Watkins is heralded as the comedian for making Judd Apatow fall in love with comedy again, and that’s a direct quote from Judd himself! His debut 1 hour standup special Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion is streaming now on Amazon Prime, and you can hear him as the new voice of the iconic role of The Joker on DC Superhero Girls. Also, Watch his new hit series Stand-Up On The Spot streaming free on Youtube. Other credits include Lights Out with David Spade, Netflix’s Historical Roasts, Jimmy Kimmel Live & more. Jeremiah’s off-the-cuff and physical standup style guarantee you a memorable show experience like you’ve never seen before.

Meet the Headliners: Mateen Stewart

Mateen Stewart is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Mateen moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.
Mateen has performed stand-up comedy at numerous clubs and colleges. He’s a regular at The World Famous Laugh Factory, and The Improv where he hosts his weekly show “ Late for Work” . He has also appeared on television shows such as Coming to the Stage, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and HBO’s Funny or Die Presents:
Mateen is known for his energetic and engaging performances, as well as his ability to connect with audiences through his personal stories and unique perspective. He has been praised for his sharp writing and delivery, as well as his ability to tackle difficult topics with humor and sensitivity.
Mateen continues to perform stand-up comedy, write, and act in Los Angeles and around the country. He is considered one of the rising stars in the comedy world and is known for his hard work and dedication to his craft.

2023 Submissions Closed!

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