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Spring\/Summer 2026
\nStandup Comedy Pageant Finale<\/p>\n

THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!<\/p>\n

Thursday June 25, 2026
\n8p-10p, doors at 7p
\nThe Orange Peel\u2019s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
\nTickets: $20 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)<\/p>\n

Winners of qualifying standup contests compete in the ultimate finale! Fantastic standup comics competing for title & cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot for winner. Get tix early, these shows sell out!<\/p>\n

Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime! <\/p>\n

Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment in PULP, the largest Bourbon Bar in the South East!!
\nFree snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)! <\/p>\n

Contestants:
\nApril 2026 winner Zandra Johnson
\nApril 2026 winner Ben Gibson
\nMay 2026 winner Roman Fraden
\nMay 2026 winner Randall Moore
\nPlus WILD CARD battle contest between two runners up! (Chris Tester & Mat Freeman)
\nTHIS SHOW WILL SELLOUT
\nThis show is more than just great standup! Contestants must vie for the title through games, standup and charm. Celebrity Judges from Slumber Party on Asheville FM 103.3 fm, Jake Frankel & Ali McGhee will put the contestants thru the paces to woo the audience vote!<\/p>\n

More info contact Michele at sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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