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2016 Cleveland Comedy Festival: Comedy Contest Preliminaries

The 2016 Cleveland Comedy Festival Contest will feature 48 of the funniest up-and-coming comedians from all over the U.S. competing for a top prize of $2,000 and paid work at Cleveland and Akron’s premiere comedy clubs. Each prelim show will feature 12 comics. Top 3 will advance the Finals on Saturday 11/19. Audience vote will count for 50% of the results so come out to support your favorite comedian. See ClevelandComedyFestival.com for detailed lineups of comedians for each show. Running Time: Approximately 90 Minutes Children Policy: Not recommended for children. Everyone regardless of age must have a ticket. Any person

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