Jeff Dye and New York Comedy Festival

Jeff Dye, a comedian, actor, and host, was born in Seattle and raised in Kent, Washington. Known for his raw, unfiltered, and positive stand-up comedy, he was a finalist on "Last Comic Standing" and featured in a "Comedy Central Presents" special. His albums "Dumb is Gooder" and "Live From Madison" achieved Billboard Top 10 status. Dye has appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "The Masked Singer," and "Better Late Than Never."

The New York Comedy Festival, founded in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch, is the nation's premier and longest-running comedy event. It showcases over 200 comedians in diverse performances across New York City's boroughs, from stand-up to podcasts and improv. Known for featuring both legendary and emerging talent, it also supports veterans through "Stand-Up for Heroes."