Performatist
    Comedy

    Marina Franklin, Dante Nero, Gray West, Nathan Habib, Lily Lester

    Illustration for Marina Franklin, Dante Nero, Gray West, Nathan Habib, Lily Lester

    Saturday, May 23, 2026

    6:15 PM

    New York Comedy Club - East Village

    85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Marina Franklin appears at New York Comedy Club - East Village in a mixed stand-up lineup with Dante Nero, Gray West, Nathan Habib and Lily Lester. Franklin is a New York stand-up with appearances at the Comedy Cellar and The Stand; Nero works as a comedian and actor; Gray West performs at venues including the Comedy Cellar; Habib favors clean, structured premises in club settings; Lester brings a theater-maker’s attention to character and storytelling.

    About the Artists

    Marina Franklin

    Marina Franklin

    Marina Franklin is a vibrant presence in the New York City comedy scene, captivating audiences with her sharp wit and relatable humor. Known for her dynamic performances at iconic venues like the Comedy Cellar and The Stand NYC, Marina brings a unique blend of insight and hilarity to every stage she graces.

    Dante Nero

    Dante Nero is a stand-up comedian and actor known for his performances in comedy clubs and podcasts.

    Gray West

    Gray West is a comedian known for performing at various comedy venues, including the Comedy Cellar.

    Nathan Habib

    Nathan Habib

    comedy

    Nathan Habib is a New York City stand-up comic who appears on lineups at New York Comedy Club’s Upper West Side room. He has shared bills with comics including Judah Friedlander, Dean Edwards, Jill Weiner, and Patricia Dinglasan, working in the club context where timing and audience read matter as much as material.

    Lily Lester

    Lily Lester is a New York–based performer and theater-maker whose work moves between acting, singing, and devised performance. Trained in contemporary theater practice, she has appeared in plays and new works presented at small and midsize New York City venues, often in ensembles where text and music share the frame.