Thursday, June 30

Headliner: Stephen Taylor

Originally a Louisiana native, Stephen moved to Kansas City to escape his traditional southern roots. He's a fast rising talent in the region that has worked with comics like Theo Von, Karlous Miller, and Mark Normand. Combining his unique perspective with some sweet southern charm, Stephen headlines and features at your favorite clubs, bars, and colleges across the country. He is the house Feature at the KC Improv and has been accepted into festivals like Flyover Fest, B4UDIE, and SF Sketchfest. He is also the co-founder of the Barrel of the Bottoms studio in Kansas City, and the co-host of the Set to Destroy Podcast.

Feature: Austin Black

Austin is originally from Iowa and now resides in Denver, Colorado. No one cares that he has performed in multiple comedy festivals such as Denver Fringe Festival, Floodwater, Green Gravel, and finished top five in the “Funniest Person in Iowa Contest” at Penguin’s Comedy Club. He was also a finalist in the Clean Comedy Contest at Comedy Works. Austin is not a winner. Shortly before moving to Denver, he had the opportunity to open for Theo Von.