Elise Cole with Ethan Pedersen
The Comedy Corner Underground - 1501 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Elise Cole is an Iranian-Jewish comedian from Minnesota, and 2018-2019 co-producer of the Minneapolis based showcase, People Of Comedy. She was a 2019 semifinalist in Rick Bronson's House of Comedy contest, and opened for NPR's Ophira Eisenberg at the 10th Annual Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival. Elise is a wife, mother, waitress, grad student, and published writer who finds humor in the challenges she faces in her day-to-day life.
Appearing alongside Elise is Ethan Pedersen
Ethan Pedersen is a Minneapolis based standup comedian. Possessing maturity beyond his years, a keen observational eye and the awareness for making light of everyday life and the absurdity of situations we may all find ourselves in. He was the winner of the Funniest Person with a Day Job contest at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy in 2024. He’s also had several finals appearances in comedy competitions including Fargo’s Funniest Person contest, the Funniest Person Contest at Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, and the Funniest Person in Minneapolis contest at Sisyphus Brewing. He's also a regular at venues across Minneapolis including Sisyphus and The Comedy Corner Underground and The House of Comedy, all known for having nationally touring headliners. Along with being a featured stand-up in Minneapolis' MN Comedy blog. He’s currently working at clubs and bars across the midwest delivering sharp, witty comedy, with a twist of silliness and always with a clever, midwest sensibility.