SF Sketchfest 2016

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Chris Cubas is a stand up comedian based out of Austin, TX. Chris was one of the orginal members of the Altercation Comedy Tour, and his unique style has brought him to perform at festivals such as Fun Fun Fun Fest, SXSW, The Moontower Comedy & Oddities Festival, and Funny Or Die: Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival. In 2013 he was named a finalist in NBC's "Stand Up NBC" talent search and one of Comedy Central's 9 "Comics To Watch". After appearing a number of times on Doug Benson's hit podcast "Doug Loves Movies" Chris joined with Doug and Alamo Drafthouse to launch The Movie Interruption, a live weekly comedy show, in Kansas City, Mo. You may also have seen Chris win the internet as the first #PointsMe conestant on the hit Comedy Central series "@midnight."

Sarah Tiana has been a “working” comedian/ex-waitress in Los Angeles since 2003. Originally from Calhoun, GA, Sarah’s act emphasizes the thrills of growing up after “The War Of Northern Aggression” and trying to survive in the current battle of the sexes. She doesn’t call herself “single,” (she’s too old for that), she prefers to be called “sexually active.” Recently Sarah was seen as the red carpet host for "The Roast of Justin Beiber" (Comedy Central), as well as on the Roast-theme "@midnight" episode. Currently, she can also be seen as a series regular on "The Josh Wolf Show." Sarah’s big break came after she was recognized for her “breakout performance” as Carmen in four episodes of "Reno 911!’s" 7th season. In 2005 she helped create a sketch comedy company called The Strait Jacket Society as a way to help young actors in Hollywood accelerate their stage time and gain exposure while still having fun (she has currently put over 500 actors through the program). A downright ‘Merican, Sarah has done over 10 tours of comedy for the troops including Germany, Singapore, Afghanistan, Guam, Okinawa, and several Wounded Warrior Facilities. A trip to Iraq at the beginning of the war is highlighted in the documentary film, “We Love You Mrs. Bevins.” Sarah recently wrote and starred in “The Burn” with Jeffrey Ross for 2 seasons on Comedy Central. She is currently a correspondent on “The Soup Investigates” and was a regular on the “Chelsea Lately” roundtable. An avid sports fan Sarah wrote for the ESPY awards and the Rob Riggle NFL segments on Fox. She can also be seen at The World Famous Comedy Store, Twitter, and numerous unhealthy relationships in and around Los Angeles. She will never be seen in the three pilots she taped last year or be caught dead in the dress she wore on Craig Ferguson (it no longer fits). $20 All Ages