37th Annual San Francisco International Standup Comedy Competition

Each year, hundreds of comedians audition to compete in this premier comedy competition, but only 30 are selected to perform. Now in its 37th year, the San Francisco International Stand-Up Comedy Competition has included competitors who have gone on to become major entertainment stars including the 1977 winner Dana Carvey, 1979 champ Marsha Warfield (Roz from Night Court) and finalists Kevin Pollak, Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Curry, Rob Schneider and Louis C.K. This round features 14-15 comics performing five to seven minute sets as they battle for a slot in the semi-finals. The rest go home.