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Sureni Weerasekera is a Sri Lankan-born, San Diego-raised, & New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She was recently announced as a performer on 2024 Netflix is a Joke “Introducing…” showcase. She is known for her lighthearted, conversational banter to her ruthless, dark jabs. She has performed at New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, Desi Comedy Festival, Oakland Comedy Festival, and Silicon Valley Pride Festival. She recently opened for Hari Kondabolu, Irene Tu, and Ashley Gavin. She has been featured on Amazon Prime and HBO. Sureni was recently featured on Don’t Tell Comedy. With an aptitude for writing, Sureni was awarded the 2019 Diversity in Comedy Writing Fellowship at Killing My Lobster SF. She is the creator of “Medium Roasts,” a mini-video series about the cafe world, whom she wrote, edited and acted in. She runs a monthly show called Earth Tones at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY featuring QTBIPOC comics.Other Events
2025 Funniest Person In Austin - Preliminary Round
at Capitol City Comedy ClubThe 2025 Funniest Person in Austin contest begins this summer! Armed with only their own original material, more than 250 aspiring comics will throw their hats in the ring to compete for the title of Austin's Funniest Person and take home the $3,000 prize.
2025 Funniest Person In Austin - Preliminary Round
at Capitol City Comedy ClubThe 2025 Funniest Person in Austin contest begins this summer! Armed with only their own original material, more than 250 aspiring comics will throw their hats in the ring to compete for the title of Austin's Funniest Person and take home the $3,000 prize.
The Red Room at Cap City: Jourdain Fisher
at Capitol City Comedy ClubJourdain Fisher has got it all. He is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor. He has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL, AFTER MIDNIGHT on CBS, and has made two appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON where he received a standing ovation both times. In fact, his first performance went so well that Jimmy hired him to be a staff writer. He has also written for VICELAND, NETFLIX and BET. He was a highlight at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as a New Face and was a finalist for Stand Up NBC. Jourdain has also performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, Moontower, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Laughing Skull, and Riot Comedy Fest. Jourdain has gained attention on social media platforms with numerous viral clips racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. His debut Comedy Album “Good For You” can be found on all streaming platforms. When he is not touring he resides in New York City where he is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club.
