Winner of the San Francisco Comedy Competition

Winner of the San Francisco Comedy Competition
* Saturday, September 5, 8:00 pm

While the monthlong 50th San Francisco Comedy Competition is getting underway in faraway places like Carmel, Orinda, Vacaville and Santa Cruz, 2025 champ Shawn Felipe will return to San Rafael for a final victory lap. The Hawaiian native will be celebrating quite a year of success since winning the coveted crown.

Marin County comedy fans will now have a chance to see Shawn do much more time than was required during the event. Expect three or four times the hilarity this time around depending on how long the audience encourages him to keep going.

Joining Shawn for this celebration will be past runner-up Eric Schwartz who creates a very unique multi media performance. Past semi-finalist Bryant Hicks will host what is expected to be a most engaging affair.

Shawn Felipe is a highly accomplished and versatile entertainer making significant strides in the comedy world. His victory at the prestigious 2025 San Francisco International Comedy Competition underscores his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. The “Breaking the Mold” tour alongside Jo Koy provided invaluable experience and exposure, further honing his comedic skills.

Beyond stand-up, Felipe’s success extends to reality television, as evidenced by his triumph on “The Great Food Truck Race” with Team Aloha Plate, showcasing his diverse skill set and competitive spirit. His extensive performance history includes engagements at over 200 colleges and universities, demonstrating his ability to connect with a wide range of audiences.

Shawn’s commitment to entertaining diverse groups is further exemplified by his performances for U.S. military personnel and on major cruise lines such as Norwegian and Celebrity. Notably, his Dry Bar Comedy special has garnered high views and monetization on the Dry Bar Comedy channel and YouTube, further solidifying his presence in the digital comedy landscape. His consistent ability to engage and entertain audiences across various platforms positions him as a rising star with a promising career trajectory.

Eric Schwartz goes beyond traditional comedy with his undeniably entertaining mix of stand-up, music and multimedia. His second one-hour comedy special, “Delivery,” is a non-stop tour de force of comedic entertainment. Eric has appeared on Tonight Show, Showtime, Hulu, BET and as tour opener for Jo Koy’s internationally acclaimed Just Kidding World Tour in six countries. Eric’s distinctive voice brings to life the character Chaz, a demonic, playboy shark, on the Streamy Award-winning animated hit series, Helluva Boss.

Bryant Hicks is one of the funniest comedians in the Bay Area where he is recognized as one of the Bay’s leading talents. Excelling as a showrunner and producer, he truly shines as a stand-up performer. Bryant regularly travels the United States and performs all over the world. A regular with Don’t Tell Comedy.His impressive resume includes performing with ,Jerrod Carmichael, Ali Wong ,Dave Chappelle among other notable credits. Bryant’s stand-up is like a sudden burst of laughter, shining like sunshine through the Bay Area fog, brightening every second of the night with a laugh!