Detroit Comedy Festival

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on January 14th, 2008

An article on HometownLife.com pumps the first annual Detroit International Comedy Festival.

Festival sponsor David Moroz of Aspen Talent said last summer’s four-night Comedy Idol competition held at Mark Ridley’s was a big success, drawing industry attention, crowds of comedy fans, and stand-up comics from across the United States and Canada, many of whom were motivated to come by the opportunity to work on Ridley’s stage. This month’s International Comedy Festival is not a competition, he said, but rather a showcase of talent and validation that Detroit is a centerpiece of stand-up comedy around the country.

We were as surprised as anyone to hear that this was coming up. It starts next Sunday (Jan. 20) and runs through the 25th.

In addition to hometown favorites Bill Hildebrand, Keith Ruff, Mike Green, Chrissy Burns, Bill Bushart and Dave Landau, the fest will feature Dave Coulier, Leighann Lord, Kivi Rogers and Ryan Hamilton, among many others.

We’re looking forward to our debut at Ridley’s Comedy Castle February 14-16.