Produced by Rebekah Kochan and Dante
and Golden artists entertainment
Dante has been a professional comedian for 37 years. He's opened for Richard Pryor, Robin Williams and more. He has performed for more US troop than any other comedian except Bob Hope. He was a top 10 cast member on NBC's Last Comic Standing! He holds the record for winning the most B.E.T. Comedy Awards. He was the Abbot at the Friars club.
Rebekah was the comedy host of the AVN awards on showtime to over 40 million people. She has been a comedian for over 15 years. She is a B horror movie star and a Gay Icon from her role as Tiffany in all the Eating Out comedy films.
Dante and Rebekah tour all over the world together 40 weeks a year,
and they were both Joan Rivers writers for E! Fashion Police. They also own Golden Artists Entertainment and are always looking for new clients.
Rebekah was the comedy host of the AVN awards on showtime to over 40 million people. She has been a comedian for over 15 years. She is a B horror movie star and a Gay Icon from her role as Tiffany in all the Eating Out comedy films.
Dante and Rebekah tour all over the world together 40 weeks a year,
and they were both Joan Rivers writers for E! Fashion Police. They also own Golden Artists Entertainment and are always looking for new clients.
PAST WINNERS
SOME OF OUR PAST WINNERS INCLUDE
ANTHONY JESELNIK, RETHA JONES, STEPHAN GLICKMAN,
TONY BAKER, JERRY GARCIA, CHRIS NEFF, NATE HURD,
SALLY MULLINS, SAM COMROE, JAY CRAMER,
Granison Crawford, Jose Raymond, Natalie Gray, Kim Wadsworth,
K.I.L.Theodrick, Josh Kreps, Shannon Corder,
James Hancock III, Devin Clark, Daniel Rosenfeld,
Anthony Ramos and many more.
Us comedy contest
2022-23 year 19
Live contest winners 2 year and under winners
1. Daniel Rosenfeld 2. Tiege Dooley-Panko 3. Thash Mose
Headliner winners
1. Retha Jones 2. Max Ziegfeld 3. Max Halpert
Online 2 year and Under winners 1. Jessica Lois 2. Malt Schlitsman
Headliner 1. Kim Wadsworth 2. Mary Strickland 2. Son Tran
WE NEED A VIDEO
Here is an easy video guide to help you make a copy of your set.
After you make a copy upload it to vemeo or YouTube and send us the link!
HOW TO SIGN UP AND RULES!
THE U.S. COMEDY CONTEST!
20th anniversary! 2024
ONLY THE ZOOM WILDCARD IS AVAILABLE
SEE ABOVE!
There will be two contests running simultaneously; one for newer comics called THE 3 YEAR & UNDER CATEGORY, and one for professional comics called THE HEADLINER CATEGORY.
We are actively searching for the strongest comics in the world, and you might be one of them!!
submissions will be excepted until May 18 at noon Pacific standard time.
Please review this season’s updated
contest rules and submission information.
This year, your submission MUST include:
A 3 minute video (3 Year & Under category) or 5 minute video (Headliner category)of yourself doing stand up in front of a LIVE audience.
Our esteemed panel of judges will decide who will move on to our preliminary rounds and/or finals.
You may submit from anywhere in the world, but please note, this is an English speaking contest.
The top 5 comics from each category will be chosen to go directly to THE FINALS at “THE STAND UP COMEDY CLUB” in Bellflower, CA on June 30th, 2024.
Link to the show on the ninth. Please promote https://www.thestandupclub.com/calendar/#tw-event-dialog-2686
Aside from the top 5, the next 6-10 strongest comics from each category will be chosen to compete at THE PRELIMINARY ROUND on June 9th, 2024. This will also take place at “THE STAND UP COMEDY CLUB” in Bellflower, CA.
If you progress to preliminaries
From this round, three to four comics from each category will move on to THE FINALS on June 30th, 2024 at THE STANDUP COMEDY CLUB in Bellflower, CA.
Tickets here https://www.thestandupclub.com/tm-event/us-comedy-contest-finals/
2 SATELLITE ROUNDS will take place for comics in ALASKA (or anyone willing to travel to ALASKA).
Sign ups for this satellite round are different than above. To get more information on the Alaskan PRELIMINARY ROUNDS, please copy and paste link below.
SIGN UP FOR ALASKAN COMICS HERE:
https://www.hooked-entertainment.com/shows
May 30th, 2024 Kenai Alaska
May 31st, 2024 Anchorage Alaska
Prizes for Alaskan winners moving directly to the finals will include: Round Trip Air from Alaska to Los Angeles for a 3 night stay plus $200.
The CEO’s of Golden Artists Entertainment, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan will be at every live show, including the Alaskan shows.
SUBMISSION PRICES AND DEADLINES
Comedians must provide their own travel and transportation.
HOW WE JUDGE
There will be multiple judges at each show.
All comics are judged on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the strongest) in 4 separate categories:
Material
Stage Presence
Audience Response
Judges Own Opinion
GRAND PRIZES
$500 cash
The winner of THE 3 YEAR and UNDER CATEGORY will receive:
1 Year Management contract with GOLDEN ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT
Winning MUG
The Title
The winner of the HEADLINER CATEGORY will receive:
1 Year Management contract with GOLDEN ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT
Winning MUG
The Title
Gig with Melissa Greenberg
SIGN UP NOW
Send your submission videos to:
[email protected]
This MUST include your receipt from:
Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or Zelle
Paypal address is [email protected] (Use friends and Family otherwise please pay an extra $2)
VENMO @Dante-Rusciolelli
Zelle- [email protected]
Cash App - $comicdante
Make sure your submission email includes which category you’re in:
3 Year and Under OR Headliner.
Please put US COMEDY CONTEST in the subject line.
FOLLOW and TAG us on X
@USComedyContest
@REBEKAHKOCHAN
@DANTETHECOMIC
@GoldenArtistsLA
YOU MUST BE AT THE SHOW 1 HOUR BEFORE TO GO OVER RULES AND DRAW FOR SPOTS!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF ONCE YOU SIGN UP!
THE U.S. COMEDY CONTEST!
20th anniversary! 2024
ONLY THE ZOOM WILDCARD IS AVAILABLE
SEE ABOVE!
There will be two contests running simultaneously; one for newer comics called THE 3 YEAR & UNDER CATEGORY, and one for professional comics called THE HEADLINER CATEGORY.
We are actively searching for the strongest comics in the world, and you might be one of them!!
submissions will be excepted until May 18 at noon Pacific standard time.
Please review this season’s updated
contest rules and submission information.
This year, your submission MUST include:
A 3 minute video (3 Year & Under category) or 5 minute video (Headliner category)of yourself doing stand up in front of a LIVE audience.
Our esteemed panel of judges will decide who will move on to our preliminary rounds and/or finals.
You may submit from anywhere in the world, but please note, this is an English speaking contest.
The top 5 comics from each category will be chosen to go directly to THE FINALS at “THE STAND UP COMEDY CLUB” in Bellflower, CA on June 30th, 2024.
Link to the show on the ninth. Please promote https://www.thestandupclub.com/calendar/#tw-event-dialog-2686
Aside from the top 5, the next 6-10 strongest comics from each category will be chosen to compete at THE PRELIMINARY ROUND on June 9th, 2024. This will also take place at “THE STAND UP COMEDY CLUB” in Bellflower, CA.
If you progress to preliminaries
From this round, three to four comics from each category will move on to THE FINALS on June 30th, 2024 at THE STANDUP COMEDY CLUB in Bellflower, CA.
Tickets here https://www.thestandupclub.com/tm-event/us-comedy-contest-finals/
2 SATELLITE ROUNDS will take place for comics in ALASKA (or anyone willing to travel to ALASKA).
Sign ups for this satellite round are different than above. To get more information on the Alaskan PRELIMINARY ROUNDS, please copy and paste link below.
SIGN UP FOR ALASKAN COMICS HERE:
https://www.hooked-entertainment.com/shows
May 30th, 2024 Kenai Alaska
May 31st, 2024 Anchorage Alaska
Prizes for Alaskan winners moving directly to the finals will include: Round Trip Air from Alaska to Los Angeles for a 3 night stay plus $200.
The CEO’s of Golden Artists Entertainment, Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan will be at every live show, including the Alaskan shows.
SUBMISSION PRICES AND DEADLINES
Comedians must provide their own travel and transportation.
HOW WE JUDGE
There will be multiple judges at each show.
All comics are judged on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the strongest) in 4 separate categories:
Material
Stage Presence
Audience Response
Judges Own Opinion
GRAND PRIZES
$500 cash
The winner of THE 3 YEAR and UNDER CATEGORY will receive:
1 Year Management contract with GOLDEN ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT
Winning MUG
The Title
The winner of the HEADLINER CATEGORY will receive:
1 Year Management contract with GOLDEN ARTISTS ENTERTAINMENT
Winning MUG
The Title
Gig with Melissa Greenberg
SIGN UP NOW
Send your submission videos to:
[email protected]
This MUST include your receipt from:
Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or Zelle
Paypal address is [email protected] (Use friends and Family otherwise please pay an extra $2)
VENMO @Dante-Rusciolelli
Zelle- [email protected]
Cash App - $comicdante
Make sure your submission email includes which category you’re in:
3 Year and Under OR Headliner.
Please put US COMEDY CONTEST in the subject line.
FOLLOW and TAG us on X
@USComedyContest
@REBEKAHKOCHAN
@DANTETHECOMIC
@GoldenArtistsLA
YOU MUST BE AT THE SHOW 1 HOUR BEFORE TO GO OVER RULES AND DRAW FOR SPOTS!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF ONCE YOU SIGN UP!
THIS YEARS CONTEST FINALISTS PERFORMING JUNE 30th at 7pm at
THE STAND UP COMEDY CLUB IN BELLFLOWER
JESSICA PHILLIPS
As a married parent of twin daughters and a graduate student in mental health counseling, Jessica isn't afraid to laugh at life's most awkward moments and share hilarious stories that everyone can relate to. With quick wit and a friendly vibe, she finds humor in everyday situations that make us cringe. Jessica comes from a diverse performance background in improv, theater, and film, and she brings a refreshing twist to the comedy scene.
As a married parent of twin daughters and a graduate student in mental health counseling, Jessica isn't afraid to laugh at life's most awkward moments and share hilarious stories that everyone can relate to. With quick wit and a friendly vibe, she finds humor in everyday situations that make us cringe. Jessica comes from a diverse performance background in improv, theater, and film, and she brings a refreshing twist to the comedy scene.
NANCY LEVINE
Opened for Pablo Francesci at Levity Live, NY
Producer of The Ladies Room Comedy Festival
Produced the hit Off-broadway musical comedy - "Housewives of Secaucus, what a drag!"
Opened for Pablo Francesci at Levity Live, NY
Producer of The Ladies Room Comedy Festival
Produced the hit Off-broadway musical comedy - "Housewives of Secaucus, what a drag!"
D. Keith West
spent his first decade in Wyoming, where he was a mullet wearing trend setter. Moved to Las Vegas and was stuck between being a country hillbilly, or being a city boy, always finding his own way to be happy.
spent his first decade in Wyoming, where he was a mullet wearing trend setter. Moved to Las Vegas and was stuck between being a country hillbilly, or being a city boy, always finding his own way to be happy.
Britt Van Carr
is not your average (sized) comedian—she's the quick-witted girl next door who turns crowd observations into comedy fools-gold. Her knack for razor-sharp roasts and infectious energy will light up any room.
is not your average (sized) comedian—she's the quick-witted girl next door who turns crowd observations into comedy fools-gold. Her knack for razor-sharp roasts and infectious energy will light up any room.
JOHN HAINSEY
From Murrieta by way of San Diego,
7 months into his comedy career,
From Murrieta by way of San Diego,
7 months into his comedy career,
Lauren Caputo
Lauren is a LA based comedian by way of too many other places because she moved a lot. She’s grateful to be here because she just got let go from her job in HR.
Lauren is a LA based comedian by way of too many other places because she moved a lot. She’s grateful to be here because she just got let go from her job in HR.
KHOI BUI
Originally born in Vietnam in 1999, moved to the United States when he was 10 in his parents' hope of finding him more opportunities to achieve the American dream. Knowing that he would probably disappoint his parents, he pursued comedy while attending UCI. After graduating with a B.S. in Biology, and bs is about all that he can tell you about biology, he became a fitness coach by day while still attempting, trying, comedying by night.
Jon Schnitzer
unites us on what divides us with big laughs, and personal stories that crack-up audiences in comedy clubs from LA to NYC.
unites us on what divides us with big laughs, and personal stories that crack-up audiences in comedy clubs from LA to NYC.
MARCUS EVANS
You’ve seen Marcus in Commercials and Print Ads.
You’ve seen Marcus in Commercials and Print Ads.
Cinthya Brasil.
I am a Brazilian comedian. I’ve performed in Sydney, Australia, Montreal, Canada, the Comedy Store, the Improv, I’ve hosted the Comedy for Laughs Comedy Festival. I’ve taken classes at UCB writing for sketch comedy 101 and 201. I’m a singer, actress.
I am a Brazilian comedian. I’ve performed in Sydney, Australia, Montreal, Canada, the Comedy Store, the Improv, I’ve hosted the Comedy for Laughs Comedy Festival. I’ve taken classes at UCB writing for sketch comedy 101 and 201. I’m a singer, actress.
David Grebenik
Uniquely funny one liner comic with a distinct outlook
Uniquely funny one liner comic with a distinct outlook
Jim Barnes
Jim is a middle aged divorced father, born and raised in Southern California. He’s convinced that his best days are still ahead. But his family and friends aren’t so sure. His standup comedy provides a perspective that you won’t see coming and won’t soon forget. Jim has won World Series of Comedy satellites, is a multi-time semi finalist, and has been featured at clubs and festivals all around the country. Jim Barnes helps comedians with writing and crafting their material through his company Jim Barnes Comedy.Visit JimBarnesComedy.com
Jim is a middle aged divorced father, born and raised in Southern California. He’s convinced that his best days are still ahead. But his family and friends aren’t so sure. His standup comedy provides a perspective that you won’t see coming and won’t soon forget. Jim has won World Series of Comedy satellites, is a multi-time semi finalist, and has been featured at clubs and festivals all around the country. Jim Barnes helps comedians with writing and crafting their material through his company Jim Barnes Comedy.Visit JimBarnesComedy.com
Elaine Silver
Elaine is an Atlanta-based comic. She got into comedy because she loves the sound of laughter and it is much cheaper than therapy. She is also a writer - you can see her credits on IMDB.
Conciergecomedy.com
Elaine is an Atlanta-based comic. She got into comedy because she loves the sound of laughter and it is much cheaper than therapy. She is also a writer - you can see her credits on IMDB.
Conciergecomedy.com
Josh Moore
is from Detroit Michigan. He's an attorney and proud single father to 6 children.
is from Detroit Michigan. He's an attorney and proud single father to 6 children.
Johnny Z
a comedian known for humorous accents and bringing a unique twist to American comedy.
a comedian known for humorous accents and bringing a unique twist to American comedy.
Jeff Gartner
is an up-and-coming comedian based in Chicago. He acts as a tour guide of middle age, futilely trying to fill the void left by his father never making it to the age required to be President. He is a finalist in the 2024 U.S. Comedy Contest and has performed at Second City and the Lincoln Lodge.
is an up-and-coming comedian based in Chicago. He acts as a tour guide of middle age, futilely trying to fill the void left by his father never making it to the age required to be President. He is a finalist in the 2024 U.S. Comedy Contest and has performed at Second City and the Lincoln Lodge.
Kathi Mason
I live in Murrieta, California. I am married & a mom of 3 boys, ages 27, 25…..and 8…because birth control is fallible. I love motorcycles, punk music and doing anything that requires minimal effort. My love language is silence. My name is Kathi Mason & I live in Murrieta, California. I am married & a mom of 3 boys, ages 27, 25…..and 8…because birth control is fallible. I love motorcycles, punk music and doing anything that requires minimal effort. My love language is silence.
Davina Joy
Talks too much.
Talks too much.