Seattle International Comedy Competition features rising stars from U.S. - Seattle Times

The 31st Seattle International Comedy Competition gets underway Wednesday at the Vera Project and continues through Nov. 28. The marathon elimination features 23 shows at 19 venues in Seattle and Western Washington. The winner receives $5,000 and a contract with Uproar Records and will be selected Nov. 28 at Seattle's Moore Theatre.

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