CRANK THAT Comedy Show

CRANK THAT Comedy Show is a recurring comedy night staged at Union Hall in Brooklyn. The lineup rotates, and past bills have included Grace, Johnson, Niles, Abston, Zae, Jordan, Imani, and Denae. Sets often shift between short song segments and character-driven comedy, with performers moving in and out of distinct stage personae.

Grace is a New York City–based performer working across rock/pop songwriting and DJ sets, appearing at venues including Union Hall and Signal. Her credits span mixed-bill shows that place short song sets alongside character-driven comedy, with collaborators and billmates including Frankenstein’s Baby, Kurt Braunohler, Irene, Morales, Zae, Jordan, and Meka.

Johnson is a New York–based performer whose work sits between stage craft and close observation, shaped by formal training and steady time in rehearsal rooms. In recent seasons, they have appeared in roles across theater and performance work presented at small and mid-size New York City venues, including downtown stages and black-box spaces.

Niles is a New York City–based comedian who performs at Union Hall, often in mixed lineups that share space with music and character work. They’ve appeared on bills like the CRANK THAT Comedy Show alongside Grace, Johnson, Abston, Zae, Jordan, Imani, and Denae.

Abston is a New York City–based comedian who has appeared at Union Hall, including the mixed-genre CRANK THAT Comedy Show. In that setting, Abston has shared bills with CRANK THAT regulars and guests such as Grace, Johnson, Niles, Zae, Jordan, Imani, and Denae.

Zae is a rock/pop artist working in New York City’s live-performance circuit, with appearances at Union Hall. Their recent credits include the event *Frankenstein's Baby*, where they’ve shared the bill with artists such as Kurt Braunohler, Irene Morales, Jordan Meka, and Nori.