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NJPAC presents comedian Leslie Liao

originally published: 12/14/2024


(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes comedian and actress Leslie Liao to the stage on Saturday, March 15, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Stand-up, actress and writer Leslie Liao is on a trajectory to comedy stardom. She draws you in with her low-key, conversational style — then hits you with hilariously relatable jokes about life and dating as a Chinese American millennial.

She recently had killer sets on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Netflix’s Verified Stand-Up. In addition to being a regular at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv and Laugh Factory, Leslie was invited to perform at Netflix Is a Joke Fest and Just for Laughs Montreal.

Tickets range from $35.50 - $45.50 and are available for purchase online, by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office (1 Center Street) in Newark, New Jersey..

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.




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