On Saturday, April 5, a few of Seattle’s funniest comedians will take the stage as a part of The Stranger’s annual Undisputable Champions of Comedy showcase. It’ll be hilarious! The lineup was curated with assist from everybody’s comedy bestie, Emmett Montgomery, co-host of Joketellers Union at Clock-Out Lounge and purveyor of all issues delightfully bizarre. And this yr’s lineup is stacked with expertise, from a neighborhood comedy legend who as soon as received over a crowd of bikers at an Aurora bar within the ’80s to a comic book who makes use of laughter as a method to cope with grief. We actually have a bunny and a fundamentalist Christian pastor on the invoice! It’s gonna be nice. We’ll put up interviews with the champs all week lengthy. Immediately, say hey to Ricci Armani!
Describe your comedy in 5 phrases.
Enjoyable, Sassy, Sincere, Good Common
What’s the very first thing you probably did while you discovered you have been chosen as one in every of The Stranger’s Champions of Comedy?
I used to be very excited, however actually, the very first thing I did was get proper again to work. I want I had a greater story about this, however sadly, I’m continually working, whether or not that is at my part-time day job or engaged on my present or working by myself private stand-up. I’m continually working, haha.
Caroline Rhea was a latest visitor in your comedy present My Straight Pals. She is so nice! Please inform me you might have Caroline Rhea story.
Caroline was such a deal with. She was so good and so candy and really giving of her time. We performed a recreation together with her onstage much like Taboo, and she or he needed to get me to say Sabrina the Teenage Witch. All of the hints that got to me sounded just like the TV present Charmed, so that is what I stated. She stormed off the stage once I stated that as a substitute of Sabrina. It was hilarious to see and I felt so dumb afterwards.
Talking of My Straight Pals, you host the present as soon as a month with Joe Dombrowski in each LA and Seattle. I gotta ask: Which metropolis has a greater viewers?
I suppose that is subjective. I might say each cities now have their cult following, and I could not be extra grateful for them. Each cities are stuffed with followers who love the present and love what we put out.
The place is your favourite place to see comedy in Seattle proper now?
My favourite place to see comedy in Seattle proper now, actually, can be by way of Do not Inform Comedy. They’re a nationwide chain of popup comedy reveals, and it is actually my favourite place to carry out and watch. I get to see the very best of Seattle, and I get to see random bigger names come by way of as effectively. Although there isn’t a improper reply right here. The entire golf equipment and venues within the space are fairly nice, relying on the lineup.
The Stranger Presents: The 2025 Undisputable Champions of Comedy!, Sat April 5, Washington Corridor, $25, 21+. Tickets accessible right here.
