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NY Comedy Festival 2019 Headliners — Pics

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August 5, 2019 11:03AM EDT
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The New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation Present the 10th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Event

The New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation Present the 10th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Event
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Caroline Hirsch is the founder of the iconic Broadway-based comedy club, Carolines On Broadway, as well as the popular New York Comedy Festival. The talent-seeker is often recognized for her ability to spot and book incredible upa dnc oming talent. She’s credited for helping launch the careers of Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reubens, and has continued to open her comedy club to rising acts in the industry. As of late, Caroline has been a pioneer for featuring new ways to deliver comedy, like hosting live podcast recordings at Carolines On Broadway. Additionally, she is entering the 16th year of the New York Comedy Festival, announcing a majorly diverse and exciting line-up. The event, which is set to take place on Nov. 4 through Nov. 10, 2019, in various locations throughout NYC, will feature headlines like Trevor Noah, Stephaen Colbert, Bill Maher, Nicole Byer, Kathleen Madigan and Jenny Slate.

Click through the gallery to see all of the headliners for this year’s New York Comedy Festival!

(Photo by Kevin Mazur Photography/Getty Images for The Bob Woodruff Foundation)

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Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah
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Trevor Noah is one of the many exciting headlining acts for the 2019 New York Comedy Festival. He will be performing at Madison Square Garden.

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Tom Segura

Tom Segura
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Comedian Tom Segura will be performing at the 2019 New York Comedy Festival. He’s the co-host of the Mom’s House podcast, and makes regular appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience and WTF With Marc Maron.

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Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airing tonight, Monday, July 11, 2016, including guests Bryan Cranston, Busy Phillips, and musical performance by Blink-182 taping in New York. Photo: Timothy Kuratek/CBS ©2016CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Randy Rainbow

Randy Rainbow
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Randy Rainbow is joining this year’s exciting headlining line-up at the New York Comedy Festival. The comedic YouTuber is best known for his politicized spoof videos and songs.

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Norm MacDonald

Norm MacDonald
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Norm MacDonald will be a major staple at this year’s New York Comedy Festival, with several apperances throughout the city!

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Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer
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Nicole Byer is one of the many female comedians taking part in this year’s New York Comedy Festival. The ‘Nailed It!’ host is sure to bring the funny!

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Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze
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Nate Bargatze is an exciting addition to this year’s New York Comedy Festival! Best known for his special on Comedy Central Presents, Nate is also a frequest guest on Late Night With Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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Kathleen Madigan

Kathleen Madigan
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Comedian Kathleen Madigan will be headling the 2019 NY Comedy Festival. The personality is best known for her stand-up performances and appearances on late night talk shows.

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Jason Mewes

Jason Mewes
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Jason Mewes will be another addition to the NY Comedy Festival this year. He’s best known for his role of Jay, the vocal half of the duo Jay and Silent Bob, in Kevin Smith’s films.

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Benito Skinner

Benito Skinner
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Brooklyn-based comedian Benito Skinner will be making his New York Comedy Festival debut this year. The YouTuber sometimes goes by the moniker Benny Drama.

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Vir Das

Vir Das
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Vir Das is an Indian comedian and actor who will be joining the headlining line-up for the New York Comedy Festival this year! In 2017, he gained international attention with his Netflix special, Abroad Understanding.

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