GEORGE CIVERIS & FRIENDS—JAKE CORNELL, LIZA TREYGER & JULIA SHIPLETT

About this event

Join New York-based writer, performer, and StraightioLab co-host George Civeris—whose debut special A Sense of Urgency was named among The New York Times’ Best Comedy of 2025—as he hosts an evening of stand-up featuring some of today’s funniest comedians. Curated and emceed by Civeris, the lineup includes Liza Treyger, whose critically acclaimed debut hour Night Owl premiered on Netflix in 2025; Julia Shiplett, a Comedy Central Up Next comedian, TBS Comic to Watch, and Vulture Comedian You Should Know, with appearances on Overcompensating, High Maintenance, and Love Life; and Jake Cornell, a Brooklyn-based comedian, actor, and writer who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Joe’s Pub, and the Gramercy Theatre, with work featured in Vogue and The Washington Post. Together, these four distinct comedic voices deliver an evening packed with fresh perspectives, unexpected turns, and laugh-out-loud moments. Expect sharp observations, surreal detours, big swings, and even bigger laughs as Civeris guides audiences through a showcase of standout New York comedy talent.