United States of Comedy

Meet diverse, emerging voices in comedy from across America, each trying to make it big. United States of Comedy showcases emerging, diverse voices in comedy from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Austin, providing a rare, intimate glimpse into their backstories alongside a mix of standup. Their jokes strike a chord with audiences from all walks of life, but here you get to know their personal stories, giving a finer appreciation of how they’ve honed their craft. I was the editor for the Chicago episode of this documentary series, titled "Ready for your Headliner?" It is now streaming on Independent Lens (PBS). Sohrab Forouzesh was my muse and I promise you that he will absolutely make you laugh.

Director: Habib Yazdi
Producer: Jackie Aude
Editor: Sara Wasserman
EP’s: Neda Armian, Carrie Lozano, Lois Vossen, Royd Chung
Supervising Producer: Pamela Torno
DP’s: Chad Gilchrist, Alex Pennacchia
Sound: Brendan Reilly
Original Music: Gil Talmi, Sam Bishoff
Music Supervisor: Andrew Gross, Konsonant Music
Re-recording Mixer: Jared Horowitz
Color: Nicholas Lareau
Title Design: Paula Wegman
Camera Operator: Jesse Schroeder
Assistant Camera: Olivia Luna, Karson Kane
Production Coordinator: Melanie Wen
Post Media Operations Specialist: Raul Mendez
Clearance Counsel: Innes Smolansky, ESQ.

Stream the film here on Independent Lens (PBS).

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