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00:00I'm so happy to be here because I love comedy, I love the improv, and I really love the prize here.
00:04So thank you all so much for coming out.
00:07I'm going to introduce the class of ten actors to watch, which you obviously just saw,
00:11but we're going to bring them all to the stage and present them with their awards.
00:14Just before I get started, because we do pick so many talented, busy people,
00:19there are two comics who couldn't be here tonight I just want to give a quick shout-out to.
00:23You might know Ralph Barbosa from his many TV appearances.
00:27Yeah. I highly recommend his Netflix special, Cowabunga.
00:32And Troy Iwata, he could not be here tonight because he is making us laugh
00:36through some very challenging political times as a correspondent on The Daily Show.
00:40And they're very busy right now. But both send their regards.
00:45Now please join me as I introduce Variety's 2024 Comics to Watch.
00:51I want to start with, well, if you have a favorite TV show, this person has probably been a part of it.
00:56That includes WandaVision, The Mandalorian, BoJack Horseman,
01:00and it's going to apply to his upcoming Hulu series, Deli Boys, which you are not prepared for.
01:05Please welcome Asaf Ali.
01:07Of course. Just hang out here for a second.
01:23Our next performer you might have seen in commercials or on America's Got Talent.
01:29She is currently on her I'm Coming America tour. She lives up to her name.
01:33Please welcome Jackie Fabulous. She knows how to make an entrance.
01:49We'll give her. You mean the trophy? It is very nice.
01:59It has a nice weight to it. The date and everything.
02:05Well, can't wait to hang this up in my apartment.
02:11We'll go ahead and move on and we'll give Jackie some applause when she gets here.
02:15Next, we have a performer you've probably seen in films like Trainwreck and I Feel Pretty.
02:19I highly recommend you check out her Netflix special Big Guy.
02:23We showcase is not just her comedy, but her wonderful storytelling ability.
02:27Please welcome Rachel Feinstein.
02:39Our next comic studied journalism and theater, so of course I am an instant fan.
02:44You've seen her on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and at too many venues to name,
02:47including the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival.
02:50Please welcome Tina Frimmel.
02:58Oh, and Jackie Fabulous, everyone.
03:08Our next comic was actually born in my hometown of Portland, Oregon.
03:12And like me, he lists as one of his major influences, SpongeBob SquarePants.
03:17So it's no surprise, I'm a big fan. You should check out his specials.
03:20My name is Preacher in Get to Know Me. Please welcome Preacher Lawson.
03:36Our next comic has one of those Cinderella stories that sounds like a movie.
03:40She was working in human resources at Netflix for years and she only left that job
03:45after her bosses found her doing stand-up on Netflix.
03:49Of course, when the movie is made, it's going to premiere on Netflix.
03:53Please welcome Leslie Liao.
04:07Our next comedian is behind such wonderful specials as I Wasn't Talking,
04:11Down With Tech, and Money Never Talks, which I just love this praise.
04:15The New York Times said, proves he can be funny on mute.
04:19You can see his series Trapped or listen to his podcast Positive Anger.
04:23Please welcome Nathan McIntosh.
04:34Our final comic also has a great story.
04:36He went from working as a doorman at the Comedy Store to being a regular performer there.
04:41You've seen him on Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents or Catch Him Live discussing important topics.
04:46I love that he still loves Taco Bell. Please welcome Saul Trujillo.
04:54And we're just going to get a quick picture of Variety's 2024 10 Comics to Watch.
05:07That's not how you're going to do it.
05:16That one's a pressure.
05:19Everyone look at Frazier.
05:31Before we go, I just want to thank The Improv. I want to thank Levity Lab.
05:35I want to thank you all for being a great audience in our 10 Comics to Watch.
05:38Thank you so much.