ABOUT THE JERSEY CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL
Jersey City Comedy Festival features 5 stand-up comedy competition showcases. Two winners from each showcase (an audience pick and an industry pick) are selected to perform in a final competition where they can win cash prizes and spots at local clubs. The Jersey City Comedy Festival puts a premium on diversity and inclusion in comedy.
The fest features popular headliners:
In 2018: Gilbert Gottfried
In 2019: Jessica Kirson, and Kevin Farley
In 2020: The Roast of Harry Potter
In 2021-2022: Pandemic Hiatus
2023: Chris Gethard, Marina Franklin, and Rex Navarrete