Jared Shipley is a local actor and writer. A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, Jared has appeared in the film “The Yankles,” which is available on Netflix and will be seen in the upcoming film “Point B” at the Salt Lake City Film Festival on September 29th.

Christopher Stephenson is responsible for The 1st Annual Salt Lake City Comedy Carnivale. Christopher is an Idaho native that brings a dry sarcastic, angry look into everyday encounters. His stand up has been recognized by Salt Lake City Weekly and IN Magazine. “Christopher is hitting the Salt Lake comedy scene with a raw, realistic humor.” -Salt Lake City Weekly. “Stephenson embodies a clever, dry humor. He’s undoubtedly cynical.” -Amanda Jones, IN Magazine. Christopher has opened for comedians, Doug Stanhope, Sean Rouse, and Andy Andrist. Stephenson is the lead writer for sketch show Sketchophrenia.

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SLC Comedy Carnivale is the first submission based comedy festival in Utah. When you attend you will see a showcase of both local and national talent all on the same stages. STAND UP. IMPROV. SKETCH. FILM.
SEPTEMBER 17-21st
$1 from every ticket sold will benefit the MS Society of Utah.
HEADLINERS…
Matt Knudsen (Conan, HBO, Late Late Show)
Lady to Lady (Comedy Central Stage)

NATIONAL STAND UP COMEDY
Alien Warrior Comedian -Las Vegas NV.
Philip Schallberger -Portland OR.
Whitney Streed -Portland OR.
Christian Spicer -Los Angeles CA.
Laura Crawford -Los Ángeles CA.
Geoff Grant -Las Vegas NV.
Tim Messenger- Denver CO.