Comedy Up North

Jun 12, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025

Sydney Laurence Theatre

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Comedy Up North: 4 Show Package

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Comedy Up North brings stand up comedy to Alaska with top comedians from around the country. This summer series delivers high energy shows and a taste of the national comedy scene right here in Alaska. Whether you're a longtime fan or just looking for a fun night out, enjoy a great night of stand up comedy. These shows support mental health awareness and aim to help end the stigma behind reaching out for help.

Michael Lenoci

Michael Lenoci is a stand-up comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles, CA. In 2017, he was one of the few stand-up comedians selected for the prestigious Just For Laughs New Faces and was invited to perform on the FOX stand up showcase the same year. Recently, Michael appeared on the hit television show “The Mick” on FOX and the “Goatface Comedy Special” on Comedy Central. Michael released his debut special ‘take your time’ in April 2024. Along with touring Michael also has his own podcast ‘We should date'.

Nicole Aimée Schreiber

Originally hailing from the Motor City, NICOLE AIMÈE SCHREIBER is a comedian, writer, and actress based in Los Angeles. Schreiber has been a featured perform in over a dozen comedy festivals including the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles. In 2024, Schreiber had two mini stand up specials on Don’t Tell Comedy (+400k views YouTube), as well as Iliza Shlesinger’s ‘Iliza’s Locals” on Hulu. She has also appeared on Oxygen's 'Funny Girls', Hulu's 'Deadbeat', Comedy Central's hit show 'Roast Battle', and in the 2018 Sklar Brothers' documentary 'Poop Talk'. Schreiber can regularly be seen performing in some of the most respected comedy clubs across the country, and is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Comedy Cellar, Laugh Factory, and the Hollywood Improv. Schreiber has also been a regular feature act for various comedy legends such as Sarah Silverman, Dave Attell, Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino, Rachel Feinstein and Becky Robinson. Schreiber was a producer and writer on the 'Whitney Cummings Presents' OnlyFans Roasts for both Whitney Cummings and Bert Kreisher, and taped a set for OnlyFan's 'LMAOF'. Most recently Schreiber was cast as a utility voice in Kevin Hart’s newest animation project, ‘Lil Kev’, premiering early 2025 on BET. Nicole Aimèe Schreiber's comedy is best described as dark, irreverent, and delightfully filthy.

Ian Edwards

Born in England and raised in Jamaica, Ian Edwards is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, actor, and podcaster. His first one-hour stand-up special, IanTalk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading, debuted on Comedy Central this summer.

As a stand-up, Ian released his debut album "100% Half Assed" on Conan O’Brien’s record label, Team Coco Records. He is the first comedian signed to the label. Ian has appeared numerous times on Comedy Central’s @Midnight , TBS’ Conan, and Comedy Central’s The New Negroes, and is regularly featured as a guest on some of the top podcasts in the world (WTF with Marc Maron and The Joe Rogan Experience to name a few).

Ian has served as an executive story editor and writing consultant on HBO’s Crashing, as well as a co-producer on Netflix’s Friends from College. Prior to that, Ian served as a consulting producer on NBC’s The Carmichael Show, as well as a staff writer on ABC’s Blackish. Ian also wrote the feature Undercover Brother 2 for Universal.

Ian recently played the recurring role of Skull in the Netflix series Friends From College. In 2015, Ian was cast in Sean Baker’s Indie Spirit Award nominated film, Tangerine, and prior to that was in Jeff Garlin’s film Dealing with Idiots, opposite JB Smoove and Natasha Leggero.

Ian is co-host of the All Things Comedy podcast "Soccer Comic Rant," an informed, passionate, and hilarious weekly update of soccer highlights around the world.

Jade Catta-Preta

Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born queer comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York and Brazil. Prior to the pandemic, Jade hosted the iconic E! Network show, The Soup, and is now the host of Hulu’s hit dating show, Hotties.

As a stand-up, Jade performs all over the country both in English and Portuguese and can be seen regularly at comedy clubs in LA and New York. She was a series regular on Manhattan Love Story (ABC) and has recurred on American Housewife (ABC), Future Man (Hulu), Those Who Can’t (TruTv), The Joey Mac Project (PopTV) and Californication (Showtime).

She has guest starred in numerous television shows, including Life in Pieces (CBS), Modern Family (NBC) and 2 Broke Girls (CBS). On the reality front, Jade was a series regular on Girl Code (MTV), Punk’d (MTV), Ladylike (MTV), Flashback Friday (VH1), Greatest Ever (TruTV), and competed on Comedy Knockout (TruTV) and The Funny Dance Show (E!). She has appeared on @MIDNIGHT (Comedy Central), Daily Pop (E!) and has guest judged on Cooking With Cannabis (Netflix). Jade has also been in over 40 national commercials, has appeared in numerous podcasts and has over 50 million views on her comedy clips. In collaboration with OnlyFans, Jade is putting out new and exclusive comedy content on OFTV.

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Mature Content:

Adult Theme, Language

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Code of Conduct

The PAC is a gathering place where all are welcome to share the Arts as a passion and way of life.
Code of Conduct

Safety and Security

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts has introduced security measures for the comfort and safety of all guests and performers. Everyone entering the PAC will pass through an electronic security system that uses extremely low frequency radio waves (ELF) to scan for weapons. Please notify the security personnel upon arrival if you'd prefer special screening.

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Accessibility

If you already have tickets and are concerned that your current seats may not fulfill your needs, please complete this special seating request form.

Wheelchairs: All levels of the Performing Arts Center have wheelchair accessible locations where patrons may either remain seated in their wheelchairs or transfer to portable seats. Courtesy wheelchairs may be borrowed while on site thanks to the Carolyn Ramey Memorial Fund.; Reserved Seating:
Select seats labeled with a wheelchair icon to choose these seats.
Scooters: All levels of the Performing Arts Center have scooter accessible locations where patrons may either remain seated in their scooter or transfer to portable seats. Scooters cannot be placed in the aisles due to the Performing Arts Center's evacuation plan. Patrons are welcome to transfer to a Performing Arts Center transport wheelchair in the lobby to gain access to permanent seat locations. Scooters will be stored in the lobbies.
Assistive Listening Devices: Sound from the stage is broadcast directly to you by our in-house listening system (Listen Technologies LR-52000-072). This system has a standard 3.5mm output jack, so you can use your own headset or one of our stereo headsets. A limited number of T-coil compatible loop lanyards are also available. Listening devices are kept at the House Manager's station in the lobby prior to and during-3 performances. This service is free of charge, however a deposit or ID is required.
Braille or Large Print: Programs are available if requested at least 3 weeks prior to the event.