As seen on HBO Max, Zach Russell has been delighting audiences since 2016 with his blend of razor sharp jokes packaged in a lively, smiling delivery. Zach has been headlining across the country for over a year now and can do 60+ minutes of original jokes clean or dirty. He is excellent at crowd work for larger groups and events. Zach is based in NYC and has a car.
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Price Range: $300 - $1500
Gig Length: 20 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Expect thoughtful jokes ranging from family to the way dogs defecate to calling the cops on your ex, all with a severely silly undertone. Expect an engaging performance that gets the audience involved, as much as they're comfortable with. Can perform 45m+ clean, depending on preference.
As seen on HBO Max, Zach Russell has been delighting audiences since 2016 with sharp jokes delivered with animated buffoonery. He has been headlining across the country since 2023, and has opened for acclaimed acts such as Gary Vider, Dina Hashem, Greg Stone, Preacher Lawson, Connor King, and more.
He was featured in the Best of Boston Sketch Fest, the Cleveland Comedy Festival, and the New York Comedy Festival.
Zach also produces and co-hosts a comedy/history podcast called Overshadowed about the siblings and spouses of people who changed the world.
Look him up online @zachrussellcomedy and decide for yourself he's worth hiring ;)
Preferably sound/lighting is handled by the venue, but I can also bring my own PA if required.
I can send you a list of my joke topics/setlist upon request
Pete Holmes, Brian Regan, Joe List, Dave Attel, Bill Bur, Jim Carey, my dad.
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