About this Event
Humor Section Comedy Open Mic night is the small-room, experimental open mic version of JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase, first co-presented by Humor Section and Asia Society New York.
While the Asia Society edition brought a polished lineup of top Asian comedians to one of NYC’s leading cultural institutions, the Humor Section Comedy Open Mic night creates a more intimate and playful space at PARTEA LAB — a room for fresh jokes, new ideas, and close-up audience energy. But “experimental” does not mean totally random: every show is still partially curated, featuring comedians with strong voices, real credits, and material worth developing. The open mic section is open for all who would love to try comedy on stage no matter if it's your first time.
An open mic is a casual comedy night where anyone can get on stage to try out jokes, test new material, or experience stand-up for the first time. Whether you’re an experienced comedian or a complete beginner, you’re welcome to sign up and give it a shot! Audience members are welcome to come watch and enjoy the show with a ticket purchase plus a one-drink minimum. Performers get on stage for free — just purchase at least one drink.
开放麦是一个轻松、友好的脱口秀练习舞台。无论你是想测试新段子、打磨已有素材，还是第一次体验站上台讲脱口秀，都欢迎报名参加！观众需购买门票，并至少购买一杯酒水。上台表演免费，只需至少购买一杯酒水。
The open mic night is produced by Humor Section, a comedy brand founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York. As one of the early forces in China’s stand-up comedy scene, Humor Section helped build a platform for a new generation of comedians, and now continues its mission in the U.S.: advancing Asian comedians on the global stage.
more comedians to be added to the lineup:
Tony Chou (Host & Producer)
Tony Chou is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York, he has performed across the U.S., China, the U.K., Australia, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show The Vicious Liang Huan Show. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC, CNN, The Atlantic and more.
Past JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase at Asia Society New York
Event venue & nearby stays
PARTEA LAB, 32 East 32nd Street, New York, United States
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