Jaboukie Young-White and Jon Rudnitsky
Wisconsin Union Theater
The Wisconsin Union
Event Details
Date
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Time
7 p.m.
Location
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
Description
Jaboukie Young-White is a comedian originally from Chicago who is the newest correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH. At 25 years old, Young-White is an upcoming star in the comedy world. Recently he was selected as a “Comic to Watch” at New York Comedy Festival 2017, was one of Vulture/New York Magazine’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know” 2017, was selected as an “Up Next” comedian for Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, and named one of Rolling Stone’s 25 Under 25. He appeared in the Sony feature ROUGH NIGHT and the Netflix feature SET IT UP and has performed stand up on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON. Jaboukie can be seen on the current season of HBO’s CRASHING. Previously, Jaboukie was a staff writer on Netflix’s AMERICAN VANDAL and BIG MOUTH. "Jaboukie Young-White: A Comic Prodigy With a Veteran's Killer Moves" - New York Time s Jon Rudnitsky is a true multi-hyphenate artist, transitioning seamlessly between film, television, stand up comedy, and sketch work. He currently stars in the Hulu series CATCH-22 (based on the Joseph Heller novel). Rudnitsky was added as the only new cast member of the 41st season of NBC’s legendary SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, where he was featured in a host of sketches, most notably his DIRTY DANCING routine, which was considered a season highlight. As a stand-up comedian, Rudnitsky has toured all over the country and was selected as one of the “New Faces” at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. 2 FREE Shows! 7 & 9:30 pm Shows are free, unticketed and general admission. Valid UW-Madison student ID required. Jaboukie Young-White: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Jon Rudnitsky: Facebook | Instagram
Cost
Free
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