Boston Comedy Festival Prelim 2

About this event

The Boston Comedy Festival Comedy Competition brings 96 comedians to Boston for eight preliminary rounds of live stand-up comedy. Comedians compete for 32 semifinal spots and $7,000 in prize money. Past winners have gone on to major comedy clubs, festivals, TV and successful comedy careers. See the next comedy star before they’re famous!

HOSTED BY: CHRIS ZITO

Chris Zito is a speaker, radio and podcast host, an actor, and a comedian. His podcast, “Dad Like It’s Your Job,” focuses on how you can provide for your family and still be a part of your family. Chris Zito hosts his own morning radio show on two stations, Mix 93-1 in Springfield, MA, and 96-1SRS in Worcester, Ma.

He is a recipient of the coveted “We Are Broadcasters” award from the Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Association. 
He also received the “Air Personality of the Year” from MBA in 2022, as well as The Merit Award in 2021.

WITH SPECIAL GUEST: KATHE FARRIS

Kathe Farris is a Boston-based stay-at-home mom, stand-up comedian and snack cake enthusiast. She hit the comedy scene a little late in life but quickly made up for it by becoming a Comic in Residence at The Comedy Studio and a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival. She is a fixture on local stages in New England thanks to her intelligent yet accessible material. In 2019 ImprovBoston gave Kathe a weekly show where she performs featured length sets alongside a mix of new and seasoned comedians called Farris and Friends Comedy Hour. Kathe performs regularly for private and corporate events and sometimes a suburban middle school...sometimes!. Known for her understated demeanor and punchline-heavy writing, her act impresses audiences all over the country. She has showcased at Gildafest, Ladies of Laughter NYC, Women In Comedy Festival and Chicago Funny Fest.