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    The Stand West Presents: Esther Ku, Jon Rudnitsky, Shane Torres, & More!

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    Friday, November 6, 2026

    9:00 PM

    The Stand NYC

    New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    At The Stand NYC, a mixed bill features Esther Ku, Jon Rudnitsky, Shane Torres and other comics. Ku is a comedian, television personality and actress known for MTV's Girl Code and Wild 'n Out, a Last Comic Standing finalist and host of the Ku and the Gang podcast; Rudnitsky has roots in The Groundlings and a stint on Saturday Night Live, and Torres works in observational, story-driven stand-up.

    About the Artists

    Esther Ku

    Esther Ku

    Esther Ku is a comedian and on-camera performer who appears regularly on New York City stages, including The Stand NYC. She came to wider attention through MTV’s *Girl Code* and *Wild ’n Out*, and later reached the finalist round on *Last Comic Standing*.

    Jon Rudnitsky

    Jon Rudnitsky

    Step into the vibrant world of Jon Rudnitsky, a dynamic comedian whose performances light up the New York City comedy scene. Known for his quick wit and charismatic presence, Jon has delighted audiences from coast to coast, but it's at the New York Comedy Club - East Village where his talent truly shines.

    Shane Torres

    Shane Torres is a stand-up comedian known for his observational humor and storytelling style.