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Nikki Glaser first gained notoriety during season four of Last Comic Standing when she advanced to the semifinals while she was still attending college. Since then, she has performed standup on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Last Comic Standing 7. Nikki now headlines clubs and colleges, and has been invited to the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2007, 2011, and 2012. Nikki has appeared in the film Punching the Clown, the comedy documentary I Am Comic, and Amy Schumer's pilot for Comedy Central. Nikki also cohosts the popular comedy podcast, You Had to Be There, which was recently profiled in the New York Times magazine. Additionally, Nikki is a frequent guest on The Bob and Tom Radio Show. This year, Nikki, along with her podcast cohost, Sara Schaefer, can be seen on MTV hosting their weekly late-night talk show, The Nikki and Sara Show, which they have co-written and produced together. Nikki is currently residing in New York City where she can be seen performing regularly at The Comedy Cellar and other venues around the city.Watch Past Performances
10/13/2014: Comedy at the Kennedy Center: Nikki Glaser
Comedian Nikki Glaser first gained notoriety during season four of Last Comic Standing when she advanced to the semifinals while she was still attending college. Since then, she has performed stand up on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Last Comic Standing 7 and has appeared in the film Punching The Clown, the comedy documentary I Am Comic, and Amy Schumer’s pilot for Comedy Central. Glaser also cohosts the popular comedy podcast, You Had To Be There. This program contains mature themes and strong language. Free general admission tickets will be distributed in the States Gallery starting at approximately 5:30 p.m., up to 2 tickets per person.
