Seattle International Comedy Competition

Brent Lowrey: Best of the Comedy Competition
Brent Lowrey: Best of the Comedy Competition
  • 32, 10, 5, 1: What it’s Like Being the Winner
    Brittany Lyseng reflects on her journey over the last month in Seattle. Lyseng went from unheard of in Seattle the winner of the 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition.
  • Brittany Lyseng Wins!
    Brittany Lyseng has won the 44th Seattle International Comedy Competition in front of the Governor! After the show at Lincoln Theatre the night before, the point spread was so tight anyone could have won it. So we had no idea until we added up scores who would finally win. The Top Five Comics Brittany was …

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  • The Final Final at Laughs
    It was a show so good, even the Governor-elect showed up. Bob Ferguson won the election as the next Governor of Washington State, but he did not win the competition. Mostly because he didn’t enter. It was great to see him at the show. It was a really hot crowd tonight. Most people including Bob, …

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About the Competition

Now in it’s 44th year, the Seattle International Comedy Competition is an annual, multi-week, judged, stand-up comedy contest. Over thirty comedians, out of hundreds who apply, perform in shows held in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, casinos and theaters in Seattle and around Western Washington.