Bold & Beautiful Comedy Showcase: January

Get hyped for a night of endless chuckles and good vibes at Protagonist (LoSo)! This monthly comedy extravaganza is the ultimate hotspot for the freshest, tastiest pizza, and the most entertaining experience in the city. Featuring an all-star lineup of Charlotte's freshest comics, this show is not to be missed.

(Headliner) Makenzie Menant is a rising stand-up comic in her 20s who brings a fresh, hilarious perspective to the stage. With a mix of goofy observations, relatable stories, and a healthy dose of self-deprecation, she’s quickly becoming a favorite in her town’s local comedy scene where she won ‘Greenville’s Most Hilarious 2024’.

Featuring:
Carlos Valencia, whose comedy was once described by comedy great Patton Oswalt as "a gorgeous level of hilarious wrong", is a comedy insurgent intent on subverting phony mainstream sensibilities and exposing cultural hypocrisies with an arsenal of unapologetic observations and laugh-out-loud irreverence. Through years of honing his craft across the United States, Carlos Valencia has built an underground following nationwide and earned the respect of both up-and-coming comics and veteran comedy legends like Doug Stanhope and Tom Segura who have tapped him to be their opening act in multi-city comedy tours around the country.

Hank Silver is a comedian known for his dark humor and raw, personal storytelling. Tackling life’s struggles with wit and honesty, he turns pain into punchlines, making audiences laugh at life’s darkest moments.

Caleb Troxell is a standup comedian based in the city of Charlotte.  From observations to analogies, this comic of medium caliber energy will get you to see the world around you through a scope of hilarity.

Host or Publisher Kaya Allyn