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Larry DeFelice has performed his unique brand of comedy for clubs, pubs, restaurants, fundraisers, theaters, corporate and organizational events. His clean, high-energy act has been enjoyed by hundreds of audiences in venues ranging from traditional comedy clubs to church basements to banquet halls. He has been seen in a national television commercial for Circuit City Electronic Stores, as well as sketchwork on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien show.

Impressions of TV and movie characters fill his act, which is also peppered with his life experiences of being "on the cusp". (Larry’s height of 4’10" puts him "on the cusp" between "The Normals" and "The Little People") Think, "The Sopranos meets Fantasy Island"!

Born in Jersey City, NJ, Larry grew up in the NYC Metro area, and while he always enjoyed presenting oral reports and creative writing assignments in school (Geek!), he never thought of pursuing a career on-stage. It wasn’t until years later that he found himself doing impressions of legendary comedians like Dangerfield and Carlin at college parties. Larry frequently entertained co-workers at his retail job with impressions of various managers and customers.

Eventually, Larry’s friends talked him into attending an open mic night at the old "Main Street Comedy Club" in Hackensack. The response was great and he loved it – resulting in about a year or so of hitting various open mics and new talent shows. Comedy went on-hold for a couple of years as he returned to school and changed careers (from retail to banking). (How practical–Ucch!)

Upon joining a local sketch and improv troupe in 1996, Larry decided to pursue comedy professionally and began going back to the new talent shows. He soon was getting his first paid gigs and comedy changed from a hobby to a part-time job. Today, he has two careers – one in banking, which he has done for over 15 years and of course stand-up comedy, which fills every weekend, many week nights, and a considerable amount of vacation time. (He does sleep, occasionally.)

So, as you consider your club or organization’s next comedy show, consider hiring Larry DeFelice and see why he is, pound-for-pound, the best value in comedy today!