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BIOGRAPHy

With a remarkably unique, self-depreciating style combined with side-splitting material, Phil Palisoul’s well-polished stand-up routine has made him a huge hit at comedy clubs, cruise ships, casinos, and corporate events across the country.In addition to numerous television appearances, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Phil has performed at the prestigious HBO-Aspen Comedy Festival and The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas and has opened in concert for such legendary comedians as Jerry Seinfeld and Dennis Miller.Phil has entertained corporations such as Coca Cola, Walt Disney Television, Hummer-GMC, IBM, and Kodak, and has headlined fundraising galas for organizations such as American Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Heart Association and Wounded Warriors.

Career Path

1997Made his national television debut on Comedy Central's 'Premium Blend,' introducing his self-deprecating stand-up style to a cable comedy audience.
1999Performed at the HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, one of the most prestigious industry showcases in the country.
2001Appeared on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on NBC, marking a major milestone in his national broadcast career.
2002Opened in concert for Jerry Seinfeld, performing before sold-out arena crowds as the headliner's featured opener.
2003Competed on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing,' one of the highest-profile stand-up competitions on network television, appearing across two seasons.
2004Headlined 'The Comedy Festival' in Las Vegas, sharing the bill with top-tier national acts.
2005Toured as opening act for Dennis Miller, appearing before sold-out crowds alongside the political satirist.
2007Wrote for NBC sitcoms 'Caroline in the City' and 'Union Square,' building a parallel television writing career alongside his stand-up work.
2010Headlined fundraising galas for American Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Heart Association, and Wounded Warriors, cementing his reputation as a go-to charity event headliner.
2024Performed multiple headline sets at Comedy Works venues in Denver, drawing on his 25-plus years of material for club audiences.
2025Released the Dry Bar Comedy special 'Just Another Day at the Office,' adding a nationally streamed special to his live touring resume.

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