Seattle International Comedy Competition
| Seattle International Comedy Competition | |
|---|---|
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SICC Talent Director Peter Greyy | |
| Genre | Stand-up comedy |
| Date of premiere | 1980 |
| Location | Seattle, WA, U.S. |
| Official website | |
The Seattle International Comedy Competition is a month-long stand-up comedy competition held at various venues throughout Washington State. It has been held every year since 1980.[1]
Format
Contestants are scored by a panel of judges, not by audience vote. 32 contestants are divided into two week-long heats. The 5 top-rated performers from each heat meet for a week of semi-final performances, and the top five of those compete in the finals week.[2]
Competitors
Many well-known comedians and actors have competed, including 1997 winner Mitch Hedberg, Aisha Tyler, Christopher Titus, Ron Funches, Sean Kent, radio host Bill Radke, Dwight Slade, Dax Jordan, Auggie Smith, Tom Cotter, Joe Klocek, and Rory Scovel.
The current (2014) winner is Portland, Oregon comedian Nathan Brannon.[3]
References
- ↑ Jeff Albertson. "The 35th Seattle International Comedy Competition starts Nov. 5". Seattle Times.
- ↑ "There's something funny going on around here". Seattle Times. November 21, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ↑ David Schmader (December 1, 2014). "Seattle Crowns A New Comedy Champion". The Stranger.