Performatist
    Comedy

    Rell Battle, Shang, Ayanna Dookie, Ryan Beck

    Illustration for Rell Battle, Shang, Ayanna Dookie, Ryan Beck

    Wednesday, April 22, 2026

    10:00 PM

    New York Comedy Club - East Village

    85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    At the New York Comedy Club - East Village, the bill combines stand-up, a competitive comedy format, and artists from outside the usual comedy roster. Lineup includes Ayanna Dookie, who blends personal anecdotes with social commentary; a Rell Battle segment, a head-to-head improv and audience-interaction format; Charleston-based visual artist Ryan Beck, and an act billed as Shang.

    About the Artists

    Rell Battle

    A Rell Battle is a comedic performance format where individual comedians compete against each other, often involving improvisation and audience interaction.

    Shang

    Shang

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    Shang is a stand-up comic who appears on bills at New York Comedy Club’s East Village room, sharing stages with performers such as Rell Battle, Ayanna Dookie, and Ryan Beck. Their sets move between straightforward punchlines and looser, audience-responsive moments shaped by mixed-format comedy nights.

    Ayanna Dookie

    Ayanna Dookie is a stand-up comedian known for her performances that often blend personal anecdotes with social commentary.

    Ryan Beck

    Ryan Beck

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    Explore the art of Charleston-based Ryan Beck, where a contemporary approach captures the allure of coastal life through poolside scenes, beach views, coastal figures, fish, wildlife, and landscapes. Each piece exudes casual luxury, blending serene coastal hues with the soulful essence of coastal living.