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JOIN US FOR OUR PRE-FESTIVAL

We’re kicking off The Great Midwest Hemp Fest with comedian Mark Smalls. Start your weekend off right with a night where the jokes are as fresh as the bud.

Roll up, light up, and let the good times roll at the Comedy Kick-Off event. It’s the perfect way to start the fest on a high note—literally and figuratively. Grab your tickets, your best buds, and get ready to laugh the night away!

HEADLINING PERFORMANCE BY MARK SMALLS

Mark Smalls is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian. Born in New Jersey and raised in San Francisco, Mark brings an east coast flavor to a west coast vibe. His unique approach to attacking topics from both sides brings audiences of all ages and beliefs together. Mark is a member of Country Club Adjacent, a golf comedy podcast with over 350k subscribers across all platforms. You also can find him live streaming on Twitch, where he plays your favorite video games while screaming at the tv. Mark has worked with some of the best comics in the industry such as Bert Kreischer, Norm Macdonald, Bobby Lee, Andrew Schulz and Nikki Glaser.

SUPPORTING ACTS BY

SASHA ROSSER

Sasha Rosser is a Russian-American stand-up with a nerd’s take on black and blue comedy. Her dark, irreverent act has been seen at clubs and comedy festivals globally and as the opener for headliners including Matteo Lane, Shane Torres, Neil Hamburger, Andrew Santino, and Dave Attell. Sasha is a regular at Laugh Factory: Chicago and a recurring face on “Comedians You Should Know” and Comedy on State’s “Best of the Midwest”. In 2022 she founded Cheshire Cat Comedy, a Madison-based production company that organizes stand-up and variety shows across Wisconsin; Sasha and Cheshire Cat Comedy were voted winners in Madison Magazine’s 2023 edition of “Best of Madison” under “Best Comedian / Comedy Group”. In 2023 she was a finalist in Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition and was featured on the front page of the Wisconsin State Journal for her work as a comedian and producer. Sasha was selected as a finalist for Destination Madison’s “Rising Star Award” in 2024.

JUSTIN LEON

Justin Leon is a classic Kansas City Comic who has made a name for himself throughout the comedy scene across the US. Justin has dedicated the last 15 years to his craft, traveling across the country and gaining new fans at every stop. His unique style stems not from focusing on our differences but rather our commonalities. Justin’s ability to find the funny in his experiences with life, love, and loss allows him to relate to, connect with, and capture any crowd. From the moment he walks on stage, Justin’s poise captivates the audience as he takes them on a comedic journey while expanding their frame of thought along the way; leaving the audience laughing, reflecting, and wanting more.

MIKE KOBIN

Mike Kobin is one of those comedians known for his edgy freestyle comedy. Most of his material is based on his real life with a twist of being off the cuff and humiliating the ones he loves. Having grown up in a mixed family, he has a brilliant yet original take on comedy and reality. His high energy and presence on stage is matched with his hilarious antics. Where most people just dream, Mike Kobin lives through his dream of being on stage and performing stand-up comedy.

Comedy has been a passion of mine since I started doing stand-up when I was 18 years old. I have been doing stand-up in the Milwaukee comedy scene for the past 12 years and started touring across the country within the past five years. Most recently, I have been headlining shows regularly for two-three years now. I’m looking to continue booking both local and national shows for feature and headline spots. I run my sets to a tight 50 minutes, but am flexible. I also have experience in doing host spots and am great with crowd work!

DETAILS

Date: September 27th, 2024

Time: 7pm – 11pm

ORGANIZER

Great Midwest Hemp Fest

Website: www.yourhempfest.org

VENUE

The Annex

1206 Regent St, Madison, WI 53715, United States +Google Map