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Get ready to discover the future stars of comedy!  Each year, the New York Comedy Festival proudly presents Comics to Watch — an exciting live stand-up showcase spotlighting the freshest and funniest new voices from across the country. These aren’t just any comedians — they’re the rising stars handpicked through a nationwide search by the festival’s talent team who leave no mic unturned.   From underground clubs to viral sensations, the most promising talent is invited to take the stage and bring the laughs in front of a powerhouse audience of industry insiders, talent scouts, and die-hard comedy fans. If you want to say you saw them before they blew up, this is the show to do it.