Tuesday Night Live Comedy is recognized as one of Bay Area’s best stand-up comedy showcases. Each week renowned comedians from all around the world as well as today’s hottest up-and-coming comedy stars hit the stage for a hilarious night of live stand-up. Come get your laugh on!
From January 14th thru January 28th, Mark Pitta will host a three week run of TNLC! Come see why he’s considered one of the best in the business.
THE COMEDIANS
Barry Diamond
Barry Diamond is a stand up comedian as well as an actor and singer. His credits are impressive — he has guest starred in TV shows such as “Friends”, “Seinfeld”, “Politically Incorrect”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as well as every movie with the word “party” in it, Bachelor Party and House Party I and II. Barry has travelled and headlined comedy clubs, casinos and corporate events all over the English speaking world. He is an absolute hit on stage, a cut above the rest. With a powerful singing voice, Barry opens and closes his performance with two superb numbers. When Barry hits the stage, he creates different characters and impersonations, weaving together stories that are unique, wild, and hilarious
Justin Rivera
Justin Rivera is a nationally recognized, professional comedian and magician, who has appeared on many television shows and clubs nationwide and overseas. He competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” hosted by Nick Cannon and was named a judges’ favorite by Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne. Justin has appeared on “Fast Track to Fame” produced by FOX, on Comedy Central with Dave Attell and Adam Carolla produced by Adam Sandler’s production company Happy Madison, and a special appearance and acting on Discovery Communications and Playboy TV’s syndicated shows. Justin is an entertainer and magic consultant for the grammy-nominated band OneRepublic customizing and creating magic art for the popular music video “Love Runs Out” which received many awards. He is known in the comedy circuit as the “Comedian’s Magician.” He is known for his ability to participate with his audience with an engaging, smart, and witty manner.
Bernadette Luckett
Bernadette Luckett is originally from the SF Bay Area, but started her standup career in New York City after working as a professional model, a cookie packer, and a lab technician at a VD clinic. She performed at comedy clubs all over the US and appeared on numerous TV shows, then segued from standup into sitcom writing, and has worked on several shows including: Living Single; Sister, Sister; The Tracy Morgan Show; Girlfriends; and Romeo!. After a 17-year hiatus, Bernadette returned to standup funnier than ever. In addition to being a contributing essayist to the anthology NO KIDDING Bernadette worked as a Co-Producer on the documentary, “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor,” which received a 2014 Television Academy Honors Award – for television programming that inspires, informs, motivates, and even has the power to change lives.
Michael Meehan
Michael Meehan found his niche in the San Francisco comedy scene in the 80’s. He performs comedy both as a solo act and with his two brothers in the comedy trio, The Meehan Brothers. He has appeared on numerous television shows including The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Comic Standing (NBC), The Dennis Miller Show (CBS) and Stand Up Spotlight (VH1), A&E and Comedy Central. Michael has performed alongside some of the top comedians to date including Robin Williams, Bob Goldthwait and Will Durst.
Amy Estes
Amy Estes started doing comedy around the kitchen table with her very funny family, but didn’t take to the stage doing comedy until 2017. Based in Northern California, Amy has performed at clubs like Sacramento’s Laugh’s Unlimited, the Punch Line San Francisco and Sacramento, and the World Famous Comedy Store, as well as many clubs and events all over Northern California. Amy was accepted to and performed in the 2018 Women In Comedy Festival in Boston, MA and the Portland Queer Comedy Festival. She has opened for incredible comedians such as Julie Goldman, April Richardson, and Gina Yashere. Amy’s comedy includes topics such as her job in education, being a queer woman, and what has been described as her “uniquely hateful” worldview. She currently produces the all-queer showcase “Rainbows and Shit” at the STAB! Comedy Theater in Sacramento, CA.
Dave Nihill
Originally from Dublin, Ireland Dave is an NPR featured storyteller, bestselling author, first ever Irish winner of the annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition and the first ever Irish comedian to have a special on Dry Bar Comedy. His work has been featured in Inc, The Huffington Post, Forbes, The Irish Times, TED, The Irish Independent, TED, Today FM, and on TV3.
Mark Pitta (Host)
Mark Pitta is a national headliner coming from the fervent San Francisco comedy scene of the 1980s. Mark’s career flourished in LA, first, fulfilling his dream of appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson then subsequent appearances with Jay Leno. Mark landed a job as host of Totally Hidden Video for the FOX network and then hosting Friday Night Videos for NBC. He has appeared on numerous shows on Comedy Central including Premium Blend, The A-List, Dr. Katz, and Make Me Laugh. A favorite on the comedy club, college, and corporate circuit, Mark has also opened for Chris Issak, Celene Dion, Vanessa Williams, Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton John, Smokey Robinson, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Rick Springfield.
