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The Vogel hosts 2023 Jersey Shore Top Comic Competition

originally published: 07/16/2023


(RED BANK, NJ) -- Hosted by Jersey comedy legends Chris Covert and Vinnie Brand, up to ten of the Jersey Shore's top comedians will gather at The Vogel on August 24, 2023 to laugh it up and determine the 2023 JERSEY SHORE TOP COMIC! The event begins at 7:30pm.

Think you have what it takes to take home the championship belt? Send your best 2-3 minute of material to TopComic@thebasie.org. Their celebrity judges will pick the ten best, all of whom will perform on August 24 to crown a champ

The winning comedian will get a feature weekend spot at the legendary Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick & the JERSEY SHORE TOP COMIC Championship Belt!

Tickets range from $20-$50 and are available for purchase online. The Vogel is located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Confirmed Judges include Vinnie Brand, Siobahn Hogan (Men in Black, Forest Gump, Saturday Night Live), and Joe Matarese (Howard Stern, America’s Got Talent, David Letterman, Comedy Central).




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