The Stand Presents: Chris Barnes, Niles Abston, Derek Drescher, & More!
About This Event
The Stand Presents brings a mixed bill to The Stand NYC featuring Chris Barnes, Niles Abston, Derek Drescher and others. Barnes's timing-driven, room-oriented material and Abston's patient pacing with clear setups underscore the lineup's focus on concise, craft-forward stand-up rather than spectacle.
About the Artists
Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes is a New York City–based comedian who appears on mixed bills at The Stand NYC. In sets alongside peers like TaTa Sherise and Chris Riggins, Barnes works the room in close quarters, leaning into timing and quick pivots as the audience shifts.
Niles Abston
Niles Abston is a New York City comedian who performs at The Stand NYC, often appearing on mixed bills that pair newer voices with established headliners. He has shared lineups with Paul Virzi, Marito Lopez, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Jourdain Fisher, Brittany Brave, and Ivy Wolk, including The Stand Presents: Jourdain Fisher, Niles Abston, Brittany Brave, & More.