Winners of the San Francisco Comedy Competition

Laugh until your sides hurt when the Winners of the San Francisco Comedy Competition visit The Bankhead! You won’t want to miss this hilarious night of stand-up comedy. WARNING: this will be a night of non-stop laughs—join in the hilarity and get your tickets now!

Gary Anderson was the winner of the 2023 San Francisco Comedy Competition.

Gary combines charm, introspection, and a delightful mix of relatable and offbeat humor. Originally trying it as a bucket list item, Gary quickly fell in love, trading the adrenaline of collegiate sports for uproarious laughter.

After honing his skills in San Francisco’s renowned comedy scene, Gary now resides in Los Angeles, fueled by a passionate goal: to have someone else write his bio in third person, rather than writing it himself, in third person.

Notably, Gary has written for The Ms. Pat Show and showcased his talent on: Live at Gotham (AXS TV), Acting Out (MTV), LaffTracks (TruTV), and Paste Magazine’s The Best Stand-Up. He’s also a three-time semifinalist on Stand-Up NBC.

Rodger Lizaola has been pretty awesome at telling jokes to complete strangers since 2003. Has played at some of the most prestigious venues and with some of the biggest comics in the country. Also some dudes basement. He has worked with some of the best comics in the business such as Louis C.K, Mike Epps, Jimmy Dore, Theo Von , Donnell Rawlings, Andrew Schultz, Nikki Glazer, Russell Peters and Paul Rodriguez. Also has performed with such musical acts as Good Charlotte, Black Eyed Peas, Rhianna, Pussycat Dolls, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Baby Bash, & the Backstreet Boys. Recent champion of the Renton Comedy Competition. Where he won 100$. A “I love Renton” T-shirt and the admiration of 47 strangers. Since then he has gone on to be a 2X finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. 3X finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Has performed for the Seattle Mariners at Spring Training, as well as an Invitee Great American Comedy Festival. Semi-Finalist in the NBC/Universal Nation Wide Talent Search. 2023 Winner of The Big Sky Comedy Festival. As well as performing at the Moon Tower Comedy Festival. Made his television debut by performing on the show Laughs on Fox & has appeared on ADD-TV on MTV2.

Wyatt Cote is a former chemistry student turned one of the country’s top young touring headliners. His ultra clever rapid fire style has landed him on the podium of nearly every major comedy competition in America. He’s been a winner of the World Series of Comedy, runner up in the San Francisco Comedy Competition, and a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. His stand up has appeared on Laughs on Fox and ABC News.

Natalie Diaz is a stand-up comedian originally from rural Northern California. She’s quickly made her mark on stages like Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line San Francisco, and Punch Line Sacramento. She’s been a featured performer at SF Sketchfest and the San Francisco Comedy Competition, and she uses comedy as a pressure cooker for authenticity. Offstage, she firmly believes rocks have powers and refuses to elaborate.

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